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This is the NEW spec 2024 Expedition Antenna with Speed Slots and quick-release elements for super-fast deployment and tear-down.
Sporting a military looking colour in a matt cayote brown and grey marine UV stable plates. The expedition is ideally suitable for 3-elements (4 bands). Delivering first-class performance on 40m, 20m, 15m and 10m.
The new Expedition has a metal alloy base and screwcap and comes with an insulator clamp that must be fitted just above the housing clamp.
There are enough components supplied and pre-drilled holes for those who seek WARC band type performance too simultaneously. For instance, 12m, 17m and even 80m as an inverted L.
Out-the-box, this is not suitable for 30m because there are no upper spreaders high enough to fit a quarter-wave on 30m, however instead, you can make a shortened Inverted L.
Multi-Band Expedition System based on the Expedition / SOTA / Portable Travel pole and up to 6-wire elements to give you any number of bands you wish. This is the 2024 spec with NEW screw base and stronger components (See components page).
With just 4 elements (three major elements and one up the side), this will deliver:
- 40m
- 20m
- 17m
- 15m
- 10m
- 6m
Note: 80m *will* work on this system. Make up an element 19m long and come off at the 5m point across to a tree / bush / fence post to create an Inverted L. Yes, the pole is a little bendy but it will work.
The kit includes a custom reel of 100m DX10 super-flexible black 22-core antenna wire, tested to 1600W for 65 seconds key down at 14MHz.
This is almost the same as the regular All-Band Vertical “Classic”, but the pole is only 65 cms long in it’s compact form to allow ease of travel / back-pack etc. There are many more telescopic sections to create the whole 30 feet (or so) but the main section is the same physical external diameter as the “Classic” this means that eash section has a lower wall-thickness. Just beware of this. It is designed for portable use.
The Expedition Pole is deceptive. We think that lower wall thickness means less strength however in testing, the flexible walls only means that the pole bends more – which for us as radio operators is a benefit. Of course if you stand on it, it has less strength but it’s not designed for standing on.
The parts list includes:
- Expedition Pole
- Ground Plate
- Driven Plate
- QRO Guy Plate
- QRO Mid Spreader
- QRO Upper Spreader
- Stainless Nuts, bolts and washers
- HCL EzyClamps
- 10m 550 Paracord for guying
- Marlow Marine Dyneema Shock-Cord
- Appropriate amount of Glue Lined Shrink-Wrap
- Fork Connectors for both Ground and Driven elements
- 100m reel DX10 UK Made antenna wire
Note: We don’t supply those little plastic carabiners for the shock-cord ends any more. They become brittle and break. We moved to a superier solution of stopper knots and loops. See User Guide.
Shipping & Delivery
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Returns & Cancellations
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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
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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
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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.
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Our team can assist with returns, postage arrangements, modifications and warranty claims.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits your statutory consumer rights.