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Call 0345 2300 599The OptiBeam OB13-6 is a serious high-performance 13 element multiband HF Yagi covering the 40m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m amateur bands.
Designed for demanding fixed-station operators, the OB13-6 provides strong gain, excellent front-to-back performance, and wide six-band coverage from a single directional antenna system. With coverage across the major HF DX bands, this antenna is well suited to operators who want high-performance multi-band capability without installing separate monoband antennas.
The OB13-6 uses a single 50 ohm coax feedline, helping to simplify installation while still delivering strong performance across all six supported bands.
Key Features
- 13 element multiband HF Yagi
- Covers 40m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m
- Strong gain across all supported bands
- Excellent front-to-back performance
- Single 50 ohm coax feedline
- 13 elements plus 6 hidden sleeves for 12m and 17m
- 7.9m boom length
- 8.5m turning radius
- 14.64m maximum element length
- Heavy-duty 75kg construction
- Designed for serious DXing and contesting
- Suitable for permanent mast or tower installations
Band Performance
| Band | Gain dBd | Gain dBi | Front-to-Back Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40m | 3.6dBd | 10.6dBi | 15dB |
| 20m | 5.3dBd | 12.7dBi | 22dB |
| 17m | 5.8dBd | 13.4dBi | 21dB |
| 15m | 6.5dBd | 14.2dBi | 18dB |
| 12m | 5.5dBd | 13.3dBi | 19dB |
| 10m | 6.8dBd | 14.7dBi | 19dB |
VSWR Performance
| Band / Setting | Frequency Points | VSWR |
| 40m CW / Europe setting | 7.00 / 7.05 / 7.15MHz | 1.6 / 1.1 / 1.8 |
| 40m USA phone setting | 7.15 / 7.20 / 7.30MHz | 1.6 / 1.1 / 1.8 |
| 20m | 14.000 / 14.200 / 14.350MHz | 1.2 / 1.1 / 1.2 |
| 17m | 18.069 / 18.130 / 18.169MHz | 1.4 / 1.1 / 1.2 |
| 15m | 21.000 / 21.250 / 21.450MHz | 1.5 / 1.1 / 1.5 |
| 12m | 24.890 / 24.940 / 24.990MHz | 1.4 / 1.1 / 1.3 |
| 10m | 28.000 / 28.500 / 29.000MHz | 1.6 / 1.1 / 1.7 |
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | OptiBeam |
| Model | OB13-6 |
| Product type | 13 element 6 band HF Yagi |
| Antenna type | Directional antenna |
| Design | Yagi |
| Supported bands | 40m / 20m / 17m / 15m / 12m / 10m |
| Number of elements | 13, plus 6 hidden sleeves for 12m and 17m |
| Active elements | 2 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 5 |
| Feedline | 1 x 50 ohm coax |
| Maximum element length | 14.64m |
| Boom length | 7.9m |
| Turning radius | 8.5m |
| Wind load at 130km/h | 1,865N |
| Wind surface area | 2.33 sq m / 25.3 sq ft |
| Weight | 75kg |
Typical Uses
- High-performance fixed-station HF operation
- Multi-band DXing
- HF contesting
- 40m to 10m beam coverage
- Operators wanting six-band directional HF performance
- Permanent mast or tower installations
- Stations where strong gain and pattern control are required
Installation Notes
The OB13-6 is a large, heavy-duty HF beam intended for permanent installation on a suitable mast or tower. Please ensure that your tower, mast, rotator, mounting hardware, and support structure are suitable for the antenna’s size, weight, turning radius, and wind load.
As with any large HF Yagi, final performance will depend on installation height, surrounding structures, feedline quality, grounding, and correct assembly.
Important Note
This listing is for the OptiBeam OB13-6 antenna only. Mast, rotator, coaxial cable, mounting hardware, and other station accessories are not included unless stated otherwise.
Please check that your installation site, rotator, and support structure are suitable before ordering.
Shipping:
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Upon receipt of goods you have 14 days to return goods however the goods must be returned in original packaging and care must have been taken with the goods you wish to return. Under distance selling regulations you are not entitled to any refund on carriage charges or modification charges made at your request. Large items cannot be returned if they have been assembled, unless faulty.
Warranty Terms and Conditions
Outside of the 14 faulty return period, returned items cannot be accepted, unless covered by manufacturer's warranty. We will repair as much as possible on site however in exceptional circumstances products may have to be returned to the manufacturer of distributor.
For repairs/replacements under manufacturer’s warranty for any item please download a ML&S return form from the link above and return to ML&S with the faulty product.
International Warranty information
Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]