{"product_id":"av-680","title":"AV-680, 9-BAND HF VERT ANT, 80\/40\/30\/20\/17\/15\/12\/10\/6M","description":"\u003cp\u003eHy-Gain Multi-Band PATRIOT Vertical Antennas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-band vertical covers 80\/40\/30\/20\/17\/15\/12\/10\/6 Meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• No radials • No traps • No ground • No tuning • Handles 1500 Watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehy-gain’s PATRIOT HF vertical antennas are the best built, best performing and best priced multiband verticals on the market today. Make full use of your sunspot cycle with PATRIOT’slow angle signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of typical traps, hy-gain’s resonators are placed in parallel not in series. End loading of the lower HF bands allows efficient operation with a manageable antenna height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the new Hy-Gain PATRIOT-PLUS AV-680 with a fully tunable 3.5-4.0 MHz coverage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the AV-680, you get the same great traditional performance of the AV-640 on 6 through 40 Meters plus top-to-bottom capability on 80 and 75 Meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt`s a great way to join new local nets and roundtables, explore the 75-Meter DX window, or add exciting digital frequencies to your operating repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply pick the band segment you wish to use, set the 80\/75 Meter resonator, and you`re in business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• No ground orradials needed -- Effective counterpoise replaces radials, end fed with broadband matching unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Automatic bandswitching -- Single coax cable feed, each band is individually tunable, wide VSWR bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Sleek and low-profile -- Low wind surface area, small area required for mounting, mounts easily on decks, roofs and patios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Built-to-last -- Hy-gain’sPatriot series antennas boast ahigh wind survival due to its sleek, but sturdy frame. The matching unit is made from all Teflon insulated wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Top Loading: Parallel resonators -- best vertical-element efficiency • Full ground independence: No unsightly wire add-on radials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Top-to-bottom 3.5 to 4.0 MHz coverage: Pin-point fine-tuning accuracy for rock-bottom SWR on any frequency you choose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Single coax feed . . . and with 100% automatic band selection!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Low profile: Most compact ground-independent antenna available!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Legal-limit 1500-Watt PEP: Power handling on SSB and CW*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding 75\/80 Meter coverage without compromising the Patriot`s classic performance, ground independence, and tiny footprint was no small task. Yet, the AV-680 size, weight, and wind loading are nearly identical to the AV-640 with no unsightly radial extensions, traps, or top heavy vertical structures to render it less attractive or unsafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBand selection remains fully automatic, all components handle maximum legal power, and you won`t need a tuner with your solid-state rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AV-680`s Expanded-Frequency MatchboxTM circuit ensures low SWR readings on every band, along with an upgraded balun design that concentrates all of your power in the antenna where it belongs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf space is a premium at your QTH and appearance matters, let Hy-Gain open the door to one of ham radio`s most attractive and popular bands with the new AV-680. This is your best choice for unparalleled versatility and band coverage from 6-80 Meters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"941\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HHBm5wPJBcU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Manuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/7782\/3843\/files\/AV-680.pdf?v=1586534093\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDownload Product Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Hy-gain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43270033932351,"sku":null,"price":769.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/1233\/9519\/files\/AV-680.jpg?v=1779144844","url":"https:\/\/hy-gain.com\/products\/av-680","provider":"hy-gain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}