This antenna is an excellent choice for an efficient, Medium Power End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) for your home QTH where you need an SO-239 coax connector.
Built using a 2 x T240-43 Fair-Rite 2643803802 cores, 49:1 winding, 3kv 100PF TDK capacitor and all stainless-steel components and our custom PCB. The antenna is built to last.
We can supply the antenna as a transformer only, or with 80m or 40m band antenna wire options with or without a mounting plate.
Select 80m band option to resonate on 80m, 40m, 20m, 15, and 10m with no ATU.
You can also use the antenna on 30m, 17m and 12m bands, although you may need to use an ATU.
Select 40m band option to resonate on 40m, 20m, 15, and 10m with no ATU. You can also use the antenna on 30m, 17m and 12m bands, although you will need to use an ATU with reduced power.
If you select any wired option you will also receive a 6 turn compensation coil 2m from the transformer.
Antenna details
- 49:1 wound EFHW transformer using a 2 x T240-43 Fair-Rite 2643803802 cores, 49:1
- 3kV 100pF TDK capacitor
- Stainless steel hardware
- Heavy-duty insulator
- IP65-rated ABS enclosure with ventilation to reduce condensation
- Our universal antenna mounting plate
The 2xFT240-43 antenna works best for 80m-20m bands with reduced efficiency above 15m band, dropping off at 10m.
Band Options
80m Version - Covers 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m bands with no ATU required.
40m Version - Covers 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m bands with no ATU required.
For 30m, 17m, and 12m bands you may need to use an ATU.
Both band options feature our 1.5mm stranded plain annealed copper wire, PVC-coated in black, and include a six-turn compensation coil for improved high-band matching.
Installation & Tuning
- Universal mounting plate included, compatible with 2" poles
- Antenna wire is supplied slightly longer than needed—trim or fold back the antenna wire in 5cm increments to achieve resonance
Important Notes
- Your SWR may vary depending on antenna height, orientation, and surroundings
- Always check SWR before use—an SWR exceeding 1.5:1 may damage your transceiver
This EFHW antenna is designed for reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance—a perfect addition to your amateur radio setup.
Lastly, please remember you should use a Common Mode Choke/Line Isolator with an EFHW. We have several options available in our store.