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Call 0345 2300 599The Signature 9 builds on the success of both the Classic and the Signature 12.4, creating a new heavy-duty, free-standing guyless DX Commander.
Now with NEW grey high-density polyethylene marine UV stable Plastic Spreaders
Shipped in two boxes:
- Signature 9 Pole
- Custom 38mm Fiberglass ground post
- 5251 Aluminium Ground and Driven Plates
- 4 x Marine and fully UV stable 9.3mm / 5/8 inch thick heavy plates
- All the nuts, bolts, washers and fork connectors etc
- Long length of Marlow Dyneema Shock-Cord
- HCL EzyClamp stay-up kit
- 2 x 100m DX10 Wire (elements and radials)
Quality Components: See this page.
Sporting quarter waves for all bands bar 15m (folded psuedo 5/8th off 40m) and with options for slightly higher gain 10m (to be announced on a new cut chart), this antenna can sit easily out the way from prying eyes in your back-yard / garden, being only 9m in total length.
No ATU is required. Bandwidth is typically 300kHz on any band delivering a perfect match. 10m band is obviously huge in terms of bandwidth however users might consider swapping out 12m band FT8 / SSB / FM repeaters on 29.6MHz with 2 dedicated elements.
Considered as an upgrade to the Classic with a similar cut chart with the option of running an inverted L for 80m. 30m band would still be operable in this style however your internal ATU would require a “nudge”.
Radials: Lay the radials out ideally in a circular pattern but you could easily do 180 degrees instead. Some users have reported great success with 90 degrees of radials (just lots of them), fitting the antenna close to the corner of their yard. Minimum recommended radial field diameter should be 3m however smaller fortprints will still work.
Wind survivability? Complex question. Most manufacturers tend to make these numbers up! We would say “good”. Or on a scale of 1-10, this is probably a 7-8. If you really do know there is a genuine major storm coming, why not be safe and lay it down? I would.
Note: We don’t supply those little plastic carabiners for the shock-cord ends any more. They becomne brittle and break. We moved to a superier solution of stopper knots and loops. See User Guide.
Shipping & Delivery
We offer UK and international delivery services, including next working day and selected weekend options for eligible orders. Available services, prices and estimated delivery times are displayed at checkout.
Delivery Information
Delivery options depend on the parcel's size, weight, contents and destination. Express and weekend services are subject to availability and cut-off times. Oversized or exceptionally heavy items may require a specialist delivery quotation.
Returns & Cancellations
To arrange a return, please contact ML&S or complete our returns form. You may also exercise your statutory right to cancel by email or another clear statement, without completing the form.
Changed Your Mind?
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, most purchases made online or by telephone can be cancelled within 14 days of receipt.
You must notify us of your cancellation within this period and return the goods within a further 14 days.
Please handle all goods with care. Returned items must be in a resaleable condition, complete with their original packaging, and all supplied accessories.
You may inspect goods as you would in a shop. Handling beyond what is necessary to inspect them may result in a lawful deduction for diminished value.
Exceptions
Modified Equipment & Reversal Charges
Additional return conditions may apply to equipment modified at the customer's request, including wideband transmit or receive modifications.
ML&S may charge a reasonable fee to reverse physical modifications and restore the equipment to its original factory specification. Any such charge will be agreed in advance and deducted from your refund.
Custom-Made Cable Assemblies
Coaxial cable assemblies manufactured to a customer's specifications are excluded from the 14-day return policy and are non-refundable unless faulty.
Software & Labour Charges
Labour and modification charges requested by the customer are non-refundable once the work has been completed.
Computer software may only be returned under the 14-day return policy if it remains sealed and unopened.
Return Postage Charges
Customers are responsible for the direct cost of returning unwanted or incorrectly ordered goods, where permitted by law. You may arrange your own suitable return postage or use one of our optional prepaid services.
Standard Parcels
Royal Mail Return Label
£5.95
Per parcel
For eligible standard-sized parcels, subject to Royal Mail restrictions. Free collection included.
Larger Parcels
DPD Return Label
£7.95
Per parcel
For larger or heavier parcels and any shipments with batteries.
Collection Service
DPD Collection
£25.00
Per parcel
Available upon request for eligible addresses, subject to availability.
Prepaid return charges will be confirmed before booking and deducted from your refund.
These prices apply to eligible UK mainland returns. Oversized items, specialist products and returns from other destinations may require a separate quotation. Estimated return costs will be disclosed before purchase.
Faulty or Incorrectly Supplied Goods
Return postage charges do not apply to faulty, damaged or incorrectly supplied goods returned under statutory rights. ML&S will arrange a free return in these circumstances.
Refunds
Refunds are processed without undue delay following receipt and inspection of returned goods, and no later than 14 days after we receive goods returned under statutory cancellation rights.
Refunds will be issued to the original payment method. Any prepaid return postage charges or lawful deductions for diminished value will be itemised.
Warranty Terms & Conditions
New Equipment Warranty
Minimum 2-Year Warranty
All new products supplied by ML&S carry a minimum two-year warranty against manufacturing defects, excluding batteries, which are covered by separate warranty terms.
Some manufacturers provide extended warranties, such as the three-year warranty available on eligible Yaesu equipment. Any additional coverage is subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions.
Our workshop may assess and repair faulty equipment on site or refer it to the manufacturer or an authorised service centre where necessary.
Warranty exclusions may include batteries, normal wear and tear, accidental damage, misuse and unauthorised modifications, as specified in the applicable warranty terms.
All warranties are provided in addition to your statutory consumer rights against ML&S, which are not limited by the warranty period.
International Returns & Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, ML&S warranty servicing is carried out in the UK. International customers must contact us before returning goods to confirm shipping and customs requirements.
International customers are responsible for return postage unless the goods are faulty and ML&S has been notified within a reasonable time.
ML&S accepts no responsibility for additional charges resulting from incorrectly completed customs documentation. Any additional duties charged to ML&S as a result will be billed to the customer before return of the goods.
Need Help With a Return?
Our team can assist with returns, postage arrangements, modifications and warranty claims.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits your statutory consumer rights.