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Array Solutions

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Special Deals!

The AS-43AP Peak and the AS-43A Average Reading Digital Display Upgrade Kit for your model 43 meter.

The display will work with all standard slug values and will display either PEP or AVG power. The AS-43A will display average power only.

Throughout January 2012 , a discount of $20 off of the AS-43AP (reg $259) and $10 off of the AS-43A (reg $189). The discount will automatically be reflected in your order placed online.

AS-43AP 

 

 

 

REMOTE TUNER

 BLOW OUT

CG5000 $500 new in box

AND

Rig interfaces from CG Antennas

SB-2000

SB-1000

Limited qty

   

Just a few of our new products

 

New! Economical Coaxial Surge Arrestors from Array Solutions!

 

The Array Solutions

4x8-Pak !

In collaboration with our station integration partner, Hamation, Array Solutions has begun deliveries of the 4x8Pak on October 7, 2011

This compact system allows you to share up to 8 different antennas with 4 different radios. Perfect for Multi-Single, Multi-2, and some small Multi-Multi contest operations. For DXers or collectors with 3 or more operating positions, you can now connect any of 8 antennas to up to 4 of your stations without rewiring or moving coax cables.

 

The 4x8-Pak will be comprised of the main relay box  ($1,295) which as shown here (Click for a larger image) is delivered in this weather proof housing suitable for outdoor mounting; all connections will be protected from the weather. The system will continue our 4-wire control infrastructure and will integrate with existing 4-wire systems that include our BandMaster III band decoders and the FilterMax III (W3NQN) band pass filter systems. There are two new options for controllers:

1) Manual and / or software control (Standard Controller - $165)

2) As above plus a built-in band decoder (Integrated Controller - $295)

The band decoder that is part of the Integrated Controller supports Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, and Elecraft K3 radios. Interface cables for your radios are available for $40 each. Note: These new, single radio controllers can also be used in conjunction with our very popular 8-Pak system (2x8) instead of the standard dual controller.

A complete system will consist of one 4x8-Pak relay box and any assortment of up to 4 controllers. The manual controller will integrate with BandMaster decoders you may already have in your system.

 

Announcing the

Stack Match II Plus !

Stack two yagis on any HF band or 6m and take advantage of high or low angle propagation with upper/lower/BIP/BOP* without any phasing lines!

Also, phase a pair of 1/2 wave spaced verticals to get broadside and inline figure 8 patterns (e.g.; NE-SW & NW-SE)

Rated at 3kW 160 - 6m

3kW SM2+ delivery in October. We should be shipping our open orders for the SM2+ as the cabinets have finally been made correctly and have been delivered. We apologize for the delay. They will ship as soon as final assembly and test has completed which should be by October 15.

Order one here

*BIP/BOP means both in phase / both out of phase

 

Announcing the Power Master II !

We showed prototypes of our new PowerMaster II in Dayton and Friedrichshafen. This update to our very popular PowerMaster continues innovation in Power and SWR measurement while reducing energy consumption with a new, larger LCD display, providing support for two couplers and other features.

The Power Master II is now shipping!

We have new versions of our Power Master Basic Software available for download.

For the Original Power Master: DOWNLOADPM

For the Power Master II*:  PM2SOFTWARE

*Note - you will need to update the firmware in your Power Master II - the new firmware is included in the PM2 ZIP file you download

 

Eight Pak 2 Radio 8 Antenna Switch

NEW 8-pak Firmware, Software and Manual are available here

Automatic and manual Switching

8-Pak: *** UPDATED 10/10/2011 *** We have new firmware, software and owner's manual published for our popular 8-pak system.

If your 8-pak is working as it is, you do not need to make this update. This update allows for some shortened switching delays that makes the 8-pak appear a bit more "snappy".

You must install the new firmware for both the controller and the remote relay box. You cannot update only the controller for example. Doing so would render your system inoperative.

You can download this new material here: DownloadZipFile

 

NEW! FilterMAX III is here

 

BandMaster III New!

Universal Radio Band Decoder and Combination Relay Driver

The Ultimate Universal Band Decoder with real relays driving sinking or sourcing outputs

 

 All new! VHF, UHF, and SHF products from SSB Electronics Germany!

Click the SSB logo above to see all currently available products and to download their manuals in English.

Don't miss out on this summer's VHF operating season!

 

 

 

AIM UHF - 5kHz to 1GHz Analyzer

AIM UHF is shipping now!

 

We have published a new "Quick Start Guide" for our AIM Series of antenna analyzers. You can download it here:

Download Quick Start Guide

 

Custom Metal Works
Tower Top-Plates

for 45 and 55 size towers - in stock!

and Heavy Duty Mast Clamp

New from ProsistelModel PST110

           Model PST110 is the Largest of the Prosistel Series and is the strongest commercial ham rotator made!

New Antenna Analyzers!

See the NEW Rig Expert AA-30 and AA-54 as well as the AA-520 and AA-230 and AA230PRO!

Hofi-Technik GmbH Arrestors and Antenna Switches

The most advanced arrestor made including NEW Male to Female, easy-to-install, end of cable arrestors with PL259/SO239, Type N, and 7/16DIN models! NEW!!

DC to UHF Antenna Switches - SO239 & Type N

GET READY FOR A REVOLUTIONARY SOLID STATE AMP

 

Sales and Factory Authorized Service

Q: What about GU74B/4CX800 tubes? Are they available? Are they hard to find like is rumored elsewhere?
A: The truth is that these tubes are not hard to find, and we have them in stock. These tubes are being manufactured in large quantities by Svetlana as they have been for decades. We do not know why these tubes are being described as being "hard to find" by other amplifier manufacturers.

Here is a letter from Acom certifying the information regarding these tubes (click the image to download a full-size PDF):

 

 

NEW ! CHAMELEON  HF/VHF/UHF Multiband Antennas™

Covers 6m, 10m, 11m (Citizens Band), 12m, 15m, 17m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 60m & 80m, USAF MARS/CAP Frequencies + 2M/1.25M/70cm (144MHz – 500MHz)


ChameleonV1


Chameleon Antennas for

Mobile – Portable – Base Station

Antenna Analyzers

The new Array Solutions 2 port VNA-

2180 !

 

Not Sure what to get that Ham on your gift list?

How about an Array Solutions Gift Card?

SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE

We have added a Flea Market page to our website. in it you will find demo gear, close outs, scratch and dent gear, etc.  Happy Shopping!!

YouTube Demo - take a look!

 Beverage systems for large lots and the K9AY Loop for small lots

AYL-4 low band Steer-able Array with adjustable stable termination system

The PowerMaster

Accurate and Fast RF Power and VSWR meter

""The Array Solutions PowerMaster is an accurate, expandable RF power meter that blurs the line between station accessory and precision test equipment."  

Mark Wilson, K1RO QST Review

 

The Array Solutions PowerMaster system isn’t simply a wattmeter; it’s an integrated station  system. In my opinion, it reaches  professional levels rather than being just an amateur accessory."

Chris Lorek, G4HCL - RADCOM Review

 

 Optibeam  - German Engineered Antennas

From compact wire beams for 5 bands and small lots to Mega Yagis that have huge gain on long booms


 

 

 

 

 

Testing and design information now added to website               

Click here to See the true story behind OptiBeam Design and testing  

   

                                 SPECIAL PRICING NOW ->OptiBeam INFO

 

 

New Web Site Work and Shipping Costs 1/12/2012

As our long-time customers know, our website was one of the first amateur radio vendor websites on the Internet. It is clearly out-dated from a technology perspective.

Array Solutions is developing a new, leading edge technology website that will be tightly integrated with our preferred shipping vendors (UPS, primarily) so that precise and actual shipping amounts will be reflected when you place your order rather than an estimated and often very inaccurate amount as you get today. We always charge for the actual ship cost.

Q: What has caused the shipping estimate to be such an issue?

A: Well, there are many reasons but the main one is the escalating costs of shipping that seems to increase on a nearly daily basis and the new, creative ways that shipping vendors have developed to charge us more. One component of this is the large variance in fuel costs which comprises nearly 50% of the shipping cost. The other issue that prevents us from offering "flat rate" shipping like huge online vendors like Amazon.com and others is that we are not able to negotiate as those much larger companies do.

Our old (current) web page was based on a fixed amount of cost per lb of product, and this model no longer works as many variances have been added to the way the shipping cost is calculated. There is a "fuel surcharge" that is added to every shipment and this is calculated based on the distance that the package has to be transported and obviously, this will vary for every customer. In addition, there are other factors involved of rural "delivery area surcharges" and commercial destination discounts that our website does not have any ability to factor in. Our new website will handle these situations properly and will tell you precisely what your shipping charge will be at the time you place your order.

In addition to being completely accurate, you will be able to see what other shipping options are and what they cost - second day, overnight, USPS Priority Mail etc. (which is not always less expensive), Express Mail Service and perhaps some others. We have a good rate program with UPS so this will most often present the most economical shipping options to you. This will be true for our international customers also and today, we have no ability whatsoever to estimate shipping costs for international customers. The new website will provide an accurate shipping cost!

See a mock-up of what we expect our new home page to look like here:

New mockup of the Array Solutions home page

If you like the new web page, or have other comments, please let us know.

Thanks for your patience while we improve your web interactions with Array Solutions!

 

What's new at Array Solutions?

(Updated 1/12/2012)

New Images from Acom

These products are not yet available, but we anticipate that they will be in production in 2012

 Acom 800S Solid State 160 - 6m 800w Amplifier
(click photo for a larger image)

The new Acom 2000A Controller

The new controller for the Acom 2000A

(click photo for a larger image)

Download the new Acom 2000A brochure here

*** OptiBeam Price Reductions Continued ***

OptiBeam pricing for US customers affected positively by the financial turmoil in Europe.

Exchange rate between US Dollar and the EURO benefits U.S. buyers of OptiBeam antennas

HS0ZIA has recently finished installing his new OptiBeam system - he will be an easy multiplier in DX contests for sure!  

It is a 60 meter /197 feet) high rotating tower with:
1) OB3-80 on top (3el 80m Yagi)
2) stack of 2 x OB4020 (3el 40 / 5el 20)
3) stack of 2 x OB1510 (5el 15 / 5el 10)
(Click the photo for a larger image)

TNX to DF2BO for forwarding the photo.

Video of the system rotating: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5jwZOkUBHU&feature=player_embedded

This is still an excellent time to place an order for an OptiBeam antenna if you have been waiting to do so.

As of today, the exchange rate is 19% lower than it was just a short time ago. For example, the OB2-40 was priced at $1900.00 and it is now only $1550.00 + shipping.

 Many models are still in stock, see the list below. Those that are not in stock will produced and can ship in about 6 to 8 weeks. The exchange rate vs. the Euro is favorable for those of us in the USA. It may not last, so call today! Remember, shipping from Germany direct to your home or place of business is additional to the cost of the antenna and depending on the model, the shipping cost can range from a few hundred dollars to $1200 or more for the largest antennas.

OptiBeams available for immediate shipment (updated 1/12/12)
Model Ships From
OB6-3M Germany
OB11-3 Dallas (2), Germany
OB9-5 Germany (7)
OB16-5 Germany
OB4-2WARC SOLD
OB7-2WARC Germany
OB9-2WARC Germany
OB1-4030 Germany (3)
OB1-40 Germany (2)
OB2-40 Germany
OB4-40 Germany
OB12-4 Germany
OB17-4 Germany
OB12-6 Germany
OB13-6 SOLD
OB18-6 SOLD
OB1-80+ Germany (2)
OB2-80s SOLD
OB2-80+ Germany
OB5-6 Germany(2)
OB6-6 Germany (2)

The exchange rate could go up tomorrow!

We have a new 4-Square system in development that will be announced soon. It is based on ON4UN's newly published design.

Array Solutions did something new in our Dayton display this year.

We devoted some of our space to a charity called "Patriot Paws". You may have heard of them in the national media recently.

We are contributing to this worthwhile cause, and we ask that you consider supporting them too.

Patriot Paws trains and provides service dogs for the benefit of disabled American Veterans in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence, and to provide a service for other Americans with mobile disabilities.

Click on the logo above or the photo below to visit the Patriot Paws site.

 

  73 (best regards) from the entire Array Solutions staff!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for joining us at Array Solutions. Array Solutions is your source for high end, high performance RF products. Our objective is to provide best in class products and support them with best in class customer service Array Solutions' products are in use at top DX and Contest stations worldwide as well as commercial and government installations.

We provide RF solutions to the DoD, FEMA, Emcomm, UN, WFO, FAA and the State Dept. for products and installation of antennas systems, antenna selection, filtering, switching and grounding. We also offer RF engineering and PE consulting services. Please review our many products on this website.

The Array Solutions User Group has been started to add additional support services for our customers. You are welcomed to join if you are a customer or considering becoming one. This is just another level of support we wish to provide since many of our customers are very knowledgeable in our products.


Click to subscribe to Array-Users email list

 

OptiBeam  - German Engineered Antennas

Check the tremendous variety of 48 diverse models and order your OptiBeam today !!! 

** SPECIAL NOTICE **

We have OptiBeam OB11-3 in stock here in the U.S.!     Ready to ship!

Also introducing the smallest most efficient 2el 80m Yagi in the world, the OB2-80s (boom length 33 feet, element length 58 feet).

Enjoy band coverage from 3.500 - 3.570 and from 3.680 -3.830 with the relay controlled, 4 position OptiBeam 80m multi switch system  (power capability of 10 KW).     

 

High Speed Telegraphy Team USA 

sponsored by Array Solutions.  Congratulations TEAM!

and

Proud Sponsor of the University of Michigan Solar Car Project

Univ. of Michigan uses our AIM 4170C antenna analyzer for their radio communication antenna testing and adjustment.

 

 

"You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. "


- Albert Einstein, explaining radio

Did you know Array Solutions Baluns are purchased by the US Dept. of Defense?

Click to learn about out Lifetime Warranty Baluns

       

Military Antenna Systems Available for

bullet Base Stations
bullet Tactical field deployable HF systems
bullet Wide band wire antennas
bullet ALE compatible systems

Call us or e-mail us

To learn more click here>Military Systems

 

Large Stacked Antenna Array for Army 3rd Special Forces at Ft. Bragg

The antenna system features stacked phased large log periodic antennas which are controlled by the Array Solutions StackMatch, four long wires and three NVIS antennas also controlled by a custom control system using two StackMatches and a SixPak RF Matrix. Tower is 120 feet tall with two star guy brackets. All LPDA Antennas rotate individually.  

To learn more click here>Military Systems

Coaxial and Control Line Lightning Arrestors

RF Components are available from Array Solutions

 

Station Tour of Array Solutions

 owner Jay Terleski, WX0B.

&

Station Tour of Array Solutions Operations Manager W5OV

 

2003 SS low power phone winner

I never thought I'd place first in Sweepstakes, but the WX0B StackMatches have certainly made my single tower, stacked tri-band quads play to their highest potential. Being ale to instantly choose a 75' or 40' antenna height as well as phase them both together, gives me plenty of options for matching my system to contest propagation. The StackMatch can also grow with me if I ever move to a "real" antenna farm because the StackMatch easily handles phasing for 3 antenna arrays. I can't wait!"

                 Bob K5WA   
See more user testimonials 

Tower and antenna installers

we recommend as the professionals you need for tower installation as well as antenna, switching and phasing systems and rotator work. They are experts with our products and know how to test the whole system.

WEST

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EAST

Hudson Valley Towers

 

 


Tower Works


Don Daso, K4ZA

515 Withershinn Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

Tel - 704 408 7948

k4za@juno.com

and


TOWER and ANTENNA SYSTEMS

John Crovelli, W2GD
PO BOX 10
Solebury, PA 18963-0010

Tel: +1 908 391 5611

w2gd@hotmail.com