AH-710 HF Folded Dipole Antenna from ICOM

review of the HF Folded Dipole Antenna from ICOM . The AH-710

[@brentjohnson6654]

Thanks for the video. New subscriber here. G’Day! I am currently considering a home brew fan dipole and have come across the folded dipole. One dude on youtube showed a comparison of a normal dipole and the folded one and it was impressive. That was one test. Thanks again. All the best from north Texas! 73 de KI5HXM

[@m1cxf]

I've had one of these for a number of years. I really must make the time to install it.

[@outbacktraveller58]

I heard Gavin, VK7FLI!!!!

[@fm71450]

Thank you for this video. In S.E.Tennessee, I am experimenting with home brew antennas to do DX on 20, 40, and 80 meters. As I have some acreage (hectarage?), long wire antennas are easy to fit into the yard. But, getting the results you achieved with the Icom setup is very impressive - definitely worth considering. Again thanks. 73 KQ4IXD

[@gordonmcdonald480]

The rated output is 150watts. Is there any way to increase this to use an amp, ie 400-700watts?

[@vk3hau]

I don't think so, the limitation is due to the 600ohm terminating resistor I Believe.

[@vk3hau]

I just checked the terminating resistor, it is 1k ohms

[@marlonreyes2414]

how do we put grounding, lightning arrester in your set up for hf dipole antenna?

[@forgetyourlife]

Does this do 17,15,12 and 10 as well? What about 6m?

[@vk3hau]

The Manual says it will do 1.9Mhz to 30Mhz, with SWR at Less than 2:1 ( 1.9 to 18 Mhz ) and Less than 2.5:1 ( 18Mhz to 30 Mhz ) But I’m yet to try it. I’ll let you know. As for 52Mhz, its not designed to go over 30Mhz but I can check it out on the Antenna analyser and get back to you. Thanks for watching and stay safe. de VK3HAU

[@forgetyourlife]

VK3HAU thanks! This antenna is 309.00 in the state’s. I’m thinking 6m might work with a roller inductor tuner but not efficiently.

[@cnick6]

Michel, nice antenna. I had a B&W antenna for a short time but lacked the proper space to mount it ideally. I ultimately had to settle for a vertical which worked out OK in the end. I also use a RigXpert (the AA-1400) and with the AH-710 you should have punched in 16 meg center and 28 meg range. You'd probably have SWR

[@jimmymifsud1]

Are you using a tuner at all? Would something like an AH-4 help a lot?

[@vk3hau]

In this Video I was running a Icom IC-706MIIG with no tuner, but now I run a IC-7300 and it has a built in antenna tuner.

[@m1cxf]

An AH-4 would little use at all with this type of antenna, it is designed to tune simple lengths of wire.

[@dmkays]

Did you check your 40 mtr dipole on 15? I always had good luck using my 40 more dipoles on 15 with vswr < 3.0:1. Usually less than 2.0:1.

[@G7LWT]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this antenna. After all this time, are you still using the AH-710 and do you have any more thoughts to mention?

[@G7LWT]

@goinghomesomeday1 …thanks - interesting notes on your QRZ page! I have the Yaesu YA-30 T2FD but not quite enough room to put it up (yet).

[@ssubaihi]

Good Morning Michel , i am Suhail AKA (HZ1-si) from Saudi Arabia Thank you for the demonstration and review in such Day Time High Quality Video Hopefully you reveal more secrets about T2FD such best setup for DX North-South VS East-West .. Reception

[@dougtaylor7724]

Why is a wire antenna $375?

[@carl-gunnarhillefors7612]

It is purely a Money matter! If You c a n make your own full LOOP antenn on 80M (83,0m or 273feet) would function on from 40M down to 6M with reasonable SWR. [I eventuellt tried it on 160M but SWR n o t lower than 1:1,5] DO NOT FORGET MIDPOINT DC EARTH! *ALWAYS CONNECT ANTENNA CONNECTOR TO EARTH *BEFORE YOU CONNECT TO* AND ANY OF YOUR RADIO-GEAR, *DUE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILDUP!*

[@davidsmithsideburnfilms5011]

What other bands have you checked the SWR for? 30 Meters?

[@carl-gunnarhillefors7612]

Shortened = Only downsize is 18MHz or 17M band. With the fullsize abt 25,3meter(83feet) it wouldn't be any downsize! Most RXTX can handle up to a SWR 3:1(150OHMS) or use a ICOM AH-4/FC-40 if your transceiver doesn't have a internal tuner! *BUT: AH-4/FC-40 has to be taken inside by a threatening thunderstorm else it would go up in smoke or be really damaged by an EMP.* *AH710 ICOM; YA-30 YAESU* are both T2FD ANTENNAS! *LDG100; LDG200;LDG600 Automatic antennatuners!*

[@wallacemarty]

Looks pretty good!

[@on_line]

отлично, спасибо за обзор!

[@VK3FTOM]

Good video hope to work you On HF home antenna is a magnetic loop at home 73 Tom VK3FTOM And a Homebrew and fed

[@buddyhoover57]

Good Job! AI7YM