MaxOptimizer allows you to choose between a balanced 10 -11 meter antenna that will perform well in both bands or optimize the antenna for the 11 meter band.
To Optimize for 11 meter performance assemble the antenna with the 12” optimizer section installed between the mid and top section as a 4 piece antenna.
For balanced 10-11 meter performance leave out the 12” optimizer section and assemble as 3 piece antenna.
Antenna rated at 5000 Watts
Covers 26 MHz to 33.5 MHz using patented tuning rings and trimming the top
section; approximately twice the 2:1 SWR bandwidth as the A-99 / I-MAX 2000 (3MHz with SWR<2:1)
Entire antenna radiates producing a gain 1 to 2 db higher than the best of the competitors 5/8 wavelength antennas
Antenna tested to 5000 watts without failure
Mounting system provides easy one piece installation
Long ferrules make for a mechanically strong antenna
Comes in three 3-4 sections which are UPS shippable
Meets or exceeds CPSC shock hazard standards
Add the MAX GPK ground plane kit for even better performance
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Randy Brumback |
As a tech and a long time user of this antenna and several others, I prefer this antenna to all other verticle omni directional antennas. A 5/8 wave antenna is greatly improved over a 1/2 wave. Remember that an antenna is 90 percent of your talking ability. You can use the best radio available with a poor antenna and the guy next door with a Cobra 25 and an Imax 2000 will talk circles around you. This is the best antenna short of a beam antenna.
mark clark |
I received my max 2000 on 3/12/2008. I just put it up because of the cold weather. It's a very good antena. Your swr is set from the factory, it's low on the cb band and low on lower channels. Over all it's a good I will buy more.
Thanks,
Mark