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The PackTenna EFHW2010 is a compact portable end-fed half-wave antenna designed for the 20m and 10m amateur bands.
It is ideal for portable HF operating, including SOTA, POTA, camping, hiking, travel, field days, and lightweight radio kits. The antenna is quick to deploy, easy to pack away, and convenient to carry with a portable transceiver.
The supplied wire element is cut for the 20m band and also works on 10m. No tuner is required on the designed bands when the antenna is correctly deployed.
The antenna is also built to accept an optional 40m EFHW add-on wire element, allowing the system to be expanded if required.
Key Features
- Compact portable end-fed half-wave antenna
- PackTenna EFHW2010 model
- Designed for 20m and 10m amateur band operation
- Supplied wire element cut for the 20m band
- Also works on 10m
- No tuner required on the designed bands when correctly deployed
- Optional 40m EFHW add-on wire element can be fitted
- Rated for 100W SSB/CW
- Rated for 50W digital
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Ideal for SOTA, POTA, camping, hiking, travel, and field operation
- Suitable for portable HF stations and compact radio kits
Typical Uses
- Portable HF operation
- SOTA activations
- POTA activations
- Camping and hiking radio setups
- Travel antennas
- Temporary field stations
- Lightweight QRP and portable stations
- Operators wanting a compact resonant antenna for 20m and 10m
System Notes
The EFHW2010 is an end-fed half-wave antenna for 20m and 10m operation. When correctly deployed, it does not require a tuner on the designed bands.
For operation at higher power levels or where RF feedback is encountered, an in-line RF choke may be useful. Suitable PackTenna choke-equipped feedline accessories are available separately.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | PackTenna |
| Model | EFHW2010 |
| Product type | End-fed half-wave antenna |
| Supported bands | 20m / 10m |
| Supplied wire | Cut for 20m operation |
| Tuner required | No, on designed bands when correctly deployed |
| Optional expansion | 40m EFHW add-on wire element |
| Power rating | 100W SSB/CW |
| Digital power rating | 50W digital |
| Typical use | Portable HF operation |
Important Note
This listing is for the PackTenna EFHW2010 20/10m End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna only.
Optional 40m add-on wire element, coaxial cable, RF choke, mast, supports, guying kit, radio, and other accessories are not included unless stated otherwise.
Please ensure that the antenna is used only on frequencies, power levels, and modes for which you are licensed and authorised.
Shipping:
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Returns:
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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]