The
Cushcraft 17B2 Long Boomer is a gain optimized longyagi for 2m DX, Aurora, MS, TEP and EME. Stacking harnesses for two and four Boomers are available. With two of 17B2's a gain of 20+ dbd can be achieved (gain factor 100+ !) Like the Cushcraft 13B2, the 17B2 is also equipped with the new symmetrical 50 Ohm UltraMatch with N-type connector. Stainless steel hardware and high-grade 6063-T832 tubing are used in all Cushcraft antennas.
Specifications
| Frequency range | : | 144-145 MHz |
| No. of elements | : | 17 |
| Gain | : | 18 dBd |
| F/B ratio | : | 26 dB |
| Aperture | : | horizontal (E) 2 x 14.5° | vertical (H) 2 x 15° |
| Side Lobe Atten. | : | > 60 dB |
| Boom length | : | 9,45 m |
| Reflector length | : | 103,5 cm |
| Turning radius | : | 5,25 m |
| Mounting | : | with mechanical boom support |
| Mast diameter | : | 38-51 mm |
| Connector | : | N type incl. balun |
| Max. power | : | 2000 W PEP |
| Windload | : | 0,36 m2 |
| Weight | : | 7,14 kg |
Dimensions and weight are including packaging
| Dimensions |
: |
L180 x B12 x H10 cm |
| Weight |
: |
8,16 kg |