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WX0B StackMatch, StackMatch II, and Mini StackMatch

Key Benefits of Both the StackMatch and Mini-StackMatch

	Easy hook-up, no complex relay switch networks or carefully cut phase lines
	Works with Tri-band and Multi-band antennas as well as Mono-band antennas
	Allows user to steer take-off angles of the stack as well as double beam in two or three directions.
	Stacking antennas adds considerable GAIN and cleans up the pattern.
	BIP-BOP (Both in Phase, Both out of Phase) Can be easily achieved for two Mono-Band or multi-band antennas
	Two Feed line Option allows a second radio to utilize 1 beam in a stack of beams when needed.

The StackMatch System now used by over 5,000 stacks around the world! 

Why trust your stacking system to copy cat products? Go with the best proven reliable solution.  That is why we offer the original Array Solutions lifetime warranty. Built tough and now with over 5,000 in service, you know they are the best!

These guys can take it even in New England, Canadian, Northern EU, and in the brutal arctic circle winters. They also beat the heat and moisture down in the tropics. Get a StackMatch, the gold standard!  Trusted by contesters around the world!

Below you will find several versions of the StackMatch product.

1. The StackMatch - standard blue box tower mounted 3 antenna Stackmatch
2. StackMatch II    - The simple Upper/Lower/Both blue box StackMatch
3. StackMatch II PLUS - The StackMatch II with BIP/BOP broadband phasing switch built into it.
4. HighPower StackMatches - from 5 KW to 20 KW of RF Power
5. High Power StackMatch II with Both in phase and Both out of phase option built in.
6. Mini-StackMatch - no relays, just matches 2 or 3 antennas 5KW Standard, 10+ KW Custom built

The StackMatch System, used by over 5,000 stacks around the world! 

The regular StackMatch is designed to stack, match and power split to one, two or three antennas. But if you just want two antennas see the StackMatch II description below.

It will provide the user with all combinations of antenna selection. In a typical three high mono-band or tri-band Yagi stack this would be represented by looking at the dial on the control box or of course its much easier to just look at the LEDs and see what antennas are being selected.  

Added to the switch  is an "AUX." auxiliary position.  It is used to select the dual feed line option or our new 180 degree phase shifter.   With the dual feedline option a second radio can pull a single antenna out of the stack and make a contact.  Then the antenna can be returned to the stack by rotating the switch back to normal stack operation. If the 180 degree phase shifter option is used the Aux position will switch it in and your stack will generate high angle radiation for E-skip propagation to allow you to work close in stations.  Any of these options can be added to an existing StackMatch stack.  

The StackMatch defaults to the no power position of ALL antennas selected.   This means that in case of a 12V failure, you still have all the antennas selected.

The StackMatch is unique in that it does not rely on 1/4 wave phasing lines to accomplish the match to the antennas, instead the user only has to feed each antenna with EQUAL lengths of coaxial cable. The antennas can be mono-band Yagis, tri-band Yagis, single or tri-band quads, or vertical arrays (see StackMatch for Verticals). For diversity transmission and reception a combination of antennas can be accomplished, such as a Yagi and a vertical.

The StackMatch operates from 1.8 through 30Mhz and is rated at 3 kW CW. Below are typical VSWR and Return Loss plots of a StackMatch & StackMath II from 3.5-31.5 Mhz. 

StackMatches are built using strip line PCBs and sealed relays to deliver this kind of performance.  VSWR is the red line read from the left and return loss is the green line. The measurements are made using 50 ohm dummy loads, you will see a 1.0:1 VSWR in the band with real antennas since they are reactive.  These plots are typical of all StackMatch products.

The 6 meter StackMatch operates from 1.8Mhz through 60Mhz and is rated at 2 kW CW on 6 meters  - We hand tune it to take out all inductance for 60 Mhz operation. It is as flat as the curves above.

Do you see our copy cat competitors giving you this kind of information? Do you trust them to give you a lifetime warranty?  Try it, we will even help you design your stack, and if your not happy we will take it back at no charge to you!

We have never ever had to take a StackMatch back.........call us and see the difference RF engineering and passionate radio enthusiasm can make.

WX0B StackMatch II and II PLUS

this StackMatch version is now available for two Antennas. Using the same proven reliable circuit board, relays, and lightning prevention circuitry of the original StackMatch, and the same controller but with all of the functions grouped together as in the picture above.  It comes in two versions.

StackMatch II - Two Antennas switch for upper/lower/Both in phase selections

StackMatch II PLUS - Same as StackMatch ii but also has a built in 180 degree phase shifter built into the remote relay box to give you upper/lower/Both in Phase/ Both out of phase selections.

 The LEDs and the switch displays the antennas selected, Upper, Lower, Both, as well as the "OUT OF PHASE" option. An Array Solutions exclusive function that not only works for mono band antennas but will also work for Tribanders, multibanders, Logs,quads, and verticals.

Specifications for Both StackMatch and StackMatch II

Why be an amateur? - Get a real StackMatch!

Pricing and Ordering

Manual

Satisfied Users - a short list of customers

The following Models of StackMatches are available in higher power levels and can have the BIP / BOP phase reversal system built into them.

5 KW  StackMatch  - high reliability using connectors of your choice with higher power components then the 3 KW StackMatch

15 kW 7/16 DIN connectors or connectors of your choice

StackMatch 20+ kW L-Network 7/16 DIN Connectors

StackMatch II PLUS

New innovation for the StackMatch we can build your StackMatch II with the BIP/BOP function built into the relay box and controlled with the StackMatch II controller.

Mini StackMatch

This device is basically the StackMatch without the ability to do any switching of antennas. It is a fixed transformer device in a die-cast aluminum weather resistance case. It will provide phasing to two or three 50 ohm antennas without the ability to switch the stack like the standard StackMatch product. They can be combined to allow stacks of 2,5,6,and 9 antennas. 

It comes in 2 or 3 antenna ports with SO239 connectors as standard. N or 7/16DIN connectors can be added as an option.

It has the same specifications as the standard StackMatch and can be used on 6 meters.

Key Benefits of Both the StackMatch and Mini-StackMatch

	Easy hook-up, no complex relay switch networks or carefully cut phase lines
	Works with Tri-band and Multi-band antennas as well as Mono-band antennas
	Allows user to steer take-off angles of the stack as well as double beam in two or three directions.
	Stacking antennas adds considerable GAIN and cleans up the pattern.
	BIP-BOP (Both in Phase, Both out of Phase) Can be easily achieved for two Mono-Band or multi-band antennas
	Two Feed line Option allows a second radio to utilize 1 beam in a stack of beams when needed.

User Guides

Have a look at the StackMatch user's guide, or the StackMatch for Verticals user's guide. They answer many questions about how to hook them up, and how they work.

Pricing and Ordering