Discontinued Cushcraft MA-5B - 5-Band (10/12/15/17/20M)Compact HF Beam

Cushcraft Compact HF Multi-Band Beam 10-20 Meters

The MA5B, Compact HF Multi-Band Beam Small Footprint -- Big Signal

MA5B, Cushcraft’s multiband HF antenna provides 5-Band operation in a package small enough to mount to a tripod. The MA5B is a design that does not sacrifice ruggedness, performance and power handling for size and ease of installation.

Key Specifications

• Frequency: 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20 meters
• Elements: 2, 1, 2, 1, 2
• Gain: 5.3, 1.0, 4.8, 1.0, 3.6 dB
• Front To Back Ratio: 10, 0, 12, 0, 22
• VSWR 2:1 Bandwidth: 665, 110, 255, 100 and 90 kHz.
• Power: 1200 watts CW (400W FM)
• Longest Element: 17.1 Ft. (5.2 m)
• Turning Radius: 8.8 Ft. (2.7 m)
• Boom Length: 7.3 Ft. (2.2 m)
• Wind Surface: 3.2 sq. feet
• Connector: UHF (SO239)
• Weight: 26.5 lbs. (12 kg)
• High Front to Back Ratio on 10/15/20