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HANK BREEDLOVE MACHINE SHOP |
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High Frequency High Power Insulator |
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Designed for use with any antenna coupler such as the SG-237, SG-231, etc. Greatly reduces power robbing shunt capacitance at the antenna base. Works great with mobile, portable, and base station applications. Allows tuning lower frequencies than with typical 3/8"-24 antenna mounts. Prevents Arcing, a leading cause of antenna coupler failure. |
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Regular insulator with a Quick Disconnect Mount complete set for only $60.00 1/2 inch stud on both ends. |
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$ 35.00 |
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FYI I wanted to tell you that I tested the capacitance of the last "High Power, HF Insulator" I got from you. As you know the lower the capacitance, the better. I found it to be lower than I expected. About 2.9 picafarads. This is indeed very low. I tested two fender washers with paper between them and they had ~75 pf. So, your insulators with <3 pf are very low. Thanks. David F. Branson Senior Technician Action Communications, Inc. Tucson, AZ |
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Test Results for the HF Insulator from a satisfied customer |
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This is a new style of my own which, like all my stuff is super strong. 1-1/2 inch OD Delrin insulator with the power and ground connections made on the side studs. The studs have a 10-32 screw (3/16"). With this set-up you do not have to put the wire under the antenna and weaken it's support. There is over one inch of insulation between the metal parts internally. It doesn't matter how big your antenna is, this insulator will hold it. You can tighten either end as much as you want and not strip the Delrin. When tightened, no stress is put on the Delrin. All it has to hold is the antenna weight and it can't let go until you tear the whole thing in two. It should easily carry 20 pounds or more. It is water tight and air tight so nothing can get to the connections internally to corrode them. And internally there are 3 high pressure points of contact for each stud. With the connections secured under high pressure they would still work even with corrosion. And they would not be much of that since it is all aluminum and brass and a stainless steel stud in the bottom with a 1/2-20 thread, but which is not removable. Price: $35.00 available in black only Here is what they advise about the other insulators on the market. TIGHTEN BOLTS CAREFULLY - Using a socket or end wrench, tighten the top 3/8"-24 coupling nut until the lock washer compresses and resistance increases. REMEMBER! Delrin is plastic! You can tighten the bolts a little farther, but the Delrin, though very strong for plastic, will still strip fairly easily. The system is strong enough to easily handle a stainless steel CB whip or a small fiberglass whip. I have not tried larger antennas like Hustlers and such, so use them at your own risk. Guying is strongly recommended. None of the above applies to my HF Insulator. |
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The HF insulator comes in three different styles Style 1 3/8-24 Thread Both Ends Style 2 1/2-20 Stud on bottom 3/8-24 thread on top Style 3 1/2-20 Stud on both Ends To use with my mounts |
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Package Deal ! |