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| Reviews Summary for Cushcraft A4S |
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Reviews: 25
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Average rating: 4.2/5
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MSRP: $628.42
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Description: A4S Specifications
Frequency: 10, 15 and 20 meters
Elements: 4
Forward Gain: 8.9 dB
Front To Back Ratio: 25
VSWR 2:1 Bandwidth: 500+ kHz.
Power: 2000 watts CW
Longest Element: 32 Ft. (9.75 m)
Turning Radius: 15.5 Ft. (4.72 m)
Boom Length: 18.5 Ft. (5.48 m)
Boom Diameter: 2 inches (5.1 cm)
Wind Load: 5.5 sq. feet
Connector: UHF
Weight: 37 Lbs 16.8 kg)
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More info: http://www.cushcraft.com/
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K4FX
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 17, 2009 22:42
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Good antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Had my 2nd one up since Dec 2001, (owned one from 1987 till 1990 at another QTH) no issues whatsoever, SWR set for center of the bands and covers both SSB and CW with less than 1.7 to 1. SWR never changes, with 1KW I don't stand in line too awfully long. It has withstood some pretty tough ice and wind. Hope to put up a Force 12 with separate feedlines for SO2R contesting in the future, but I will keep the A4S up....
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KC5DBH
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Rating: 0/5
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Apr 6, 2009 16:09
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Scrap metal!!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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1. Resonant frequency changes on a daily basis; usually outside of the ham bands if the antenna resonates at all.
2. Poor quality, pot aluminum construction. Brand new u-clamps broke rather than tighten properly. Threads stripped as soon as pressure was applied to tighten the clamps.
3. Bulky
4. Heavy
In short, this antenna is a waste of resources. This thing is coming off my tower and going to the junkyard!
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PY2ONU
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2009 07:42
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GREAT!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Cushcraft A4S is a great antenna! I bought my antenna in 2006 and today i'm very happy, my DXCC up considerably! Great materials, construction, and good results in all 3 bands! The cushcraft A744 40 meters kit is another great option, also works very well!
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K9FON
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 30, 2008 20:28
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Great!!!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Mine is used and is about 30 years old but it worsk great! I have it up about 40' on top of an American tower turned buy a Ham 4 rotator. Very low SWRS, good bandwidth, low windload, and easy to assemble. I had to buy all new hardware but thats no biggie. Overall i like this trapped tribander. I hope it lasts me as long as it did the ham who had it before me.
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KG8DP
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 18, 2008 07:16
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Good antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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works as it should. almost 4 years old and in service. only thing that has been a problem is the 40m add on kit. I may have got to windy on 40m. have had trap issues in that regard and last summer 2007 the cross hairs for 40m. just up and cracked. deteriorated. I live in Ohio and dont have salt water up here. LOL. I gave it a 4 because of the trap 40m. design but it works flawless now. I have a friend that knows these antennas inside and out. I do now myself. Just put up an A3WS over the weekend. I have used Cushcraft for years a3s now a4s and have the a3ws ins ervice along side the a4. 327 confirmed and will use cushcraft another 20 years or as long as I am here. Mark KG8DP
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PY2ONU
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 26, 2008 20:25
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GREAT!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I had a Cushcraft A4S + a744 kit (40 meters)since 2002. Its a great antenna, very good for DX in all bands incluse 40 meters with a optional kit.
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N3PG
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 25, 2007 03:43
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great!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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got the a4s triband antenna used in 1995 and got it up at 50ft in 1996 and it has worked perfect for me since, hv worked and confirmed 320 countries with this antenna, hope it stays up for another 10yrs.
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KD4Q
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 23, 2007 12:15
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One of the BEST Tribands I've ever owned
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Solid built, heavy, great performance (almost like a 3 element monobander). Would put this antenna against any brand tribander (with 3 elements). Expensive but worth it to me. Top notch antenna from Cushcraft... DONOT recommend the added bands add on kit... heard stories about its effect on the 20m, 15, and 10m origional bands..
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KC9GUZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 20, 2007 17:56
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Get one!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought mine for $50.00 that included the 30/40 meter add on kit!!!! I put another $50.00 into it replacing the hose clamps, hardware, and the trap caps and i still came out smelling like a rose. If you find one in decent used cond for a great price take it and run! One of the better Hf tri band beams around that will compete with the much more expensive models.
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N6XMW
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 29, 2007 08:22
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Reliable
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The A4S has been the workhorse of my station for about eight years. It has been on a crank up tower that goes up 50 feet but is on a hill that makes it think it is higher. We get high winds in the winter and severe weather (near Yosemite National Park). The A4S has weathered it all very sturdily. Using 400 watts max I compete well in the pileups, especially given the hilltop, but the big guns with high performance antennas and 1.5 kw will outperform my setup under most circumstances. The best thing about the A4S is its reliability despite severe wx.
This translates to fewer trips up the tower and almost no down time due to the antenna. Low maintenance is what I am trying to say and still a decent antenna. Happy user. n6xmw
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