- Description
- Additional information
- Reviews (2)
Description
The EFHW Bugout Mini is designed and built for portable operations; such as POTA, SOTA, EMCOMM, etc.
It’s compact yet durable design is perfect for your comms bag, bug out bag or even just your pocket! Each Bugout Mini is carefully crafted with quality materials.
• 100 watts SSB / 60 watts Digital / CW
• 49:1 efhw Transformer
• Durable ABS Plastic Case IP54 & UL94
• Quality BNC Bulkhead
• All Stainless-Steel Hardware
• Ring Eye Nut for Strain Relief and Hoisting into Tree or Antenna Mast
• 1.9 ounce (53 gram)
Additional information
| Weight | 53 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.5 × 1.5 × 0.75 in |
| Transformer | 49:1 |
| Case Color | Black, White |
| RF Connector | BNC-F, BNC-M |
2 reviews for EFHW Bugout Mini Antenna
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Aaron, N3MBH (verified owner) –
This antenna rocks! I finally got a chance to use it on my first POTA activation and performance was stellar. Not only was I getting out across the country but was also getting some respectable DX contacts.
I ended up going with this because it is still pretty small for portable operations but it is more ruggedized and weather resistant than many of the other options out there. It also has higher power handling than most so I can use it for QRO operations or possibly even field day.
Paired with an arborist throw line and throw bag, the kit is fairly small and I’m able to get it 40-50 feet up in a tree without too much effort.
Travis Bostick (verified owner) –
My go-to SOTA antenna. This winter I’ve been snowshoeing to summits in Northern WA state with a SOTABEAMS Tactical Mini 6m fiberglass mast, the Reliance Antenna EFHW, and 25′ RG-316 coax cable with built in choke. I attach the choke end of the coax to the transceiver so the coax shield can serve as a counterpoise. The EFHW matching unit I attach to the mast. Then I string out the wire and anchor it to a trekking pole, sign post, tree, backpack, whatever. Then raise the mast and start the activation. I love the form factor and size of the winder. The polystealth is amazing size/weight although I’d upgrade to poly-unstealth (hi-viz orange) if such option was available. This EFHW is so convenient and reliable I bring it even when I’m planning to try another antenna config. It’s basically my first choice and primary backup for anything SOTA.