{"id":236,"date":"2024-03-22T10:09:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb1yno.com\/?p=236"},"modified":"2024-03-22T10:09:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:09:56","slug":"gra-1900t-multi-band-hf-antenna-a-promising-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kb1yno.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/22\/gra-1900t-multi-band-hf-antenna-a-promising-start\/","title":{"rendered":"GRA-1900T Multi-Band HF Antenna: A Promising Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:372\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-237 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kb1yno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/41nRB-k9RML._AC_SX679_.jpg?resize=165%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kb1yno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/41nRB-k9RML._AC_SX679_.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kb1yno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/41nRB-k9RML._AC_SX679_.jpg?w=425&amp;ssl=1 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/>I recently got my hands on a GRA-1900T Multi-Band HF antenna, excited to try out its portability and multi-band functionality. However, my initial enthusiasm was dampened by the lack of setup instructions, particularly regarding the pin positions for different bands. After some digging online, I found similar antenna information and was finally able to put it together.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:512\">With limited testing time, I took the antenna out in the yard to see how it would stack up against my trusty multi-band wire dipole antenna strung in the backyard trees. Despite the short testing window, the results were impressive. On the 15-meter band, I managed to connect with a ham in Italy a staggering 3945 miles away! He reported receiving my signal at a perfect 5\/5, which left me ecstatic. I then made another contact with a station in Switzerland, also at 5\/5 and an impressive distance of 3836 miles.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:450\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-238 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kb1yno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/41HYenzwYpS._AC_SL1000_.jpg?resize=280%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kb1yno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/41HYenzwYpS._AC_SL1000_.jpg?resize=280%2C300&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kb1yno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/41HYenzwYpS._AC_SL1000_.jpg?resize=768%2C824&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kb1yno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/41HYenzwYpS._AC_SL1000_.jpg?w=870&amp;ssl=1 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/>While these initial tests are very promising, I&#8217;m not ready to relegate my wire dipole just yet. However, the GRA-1900T has definitely shown its potential, especially considering its portability. I plan on dedicating more time in the coming days to explore its capabilities on other bands. So far, this antenna seems to be a strong contender for anyone looking for a portable HF option. Stay tuned for further updates as I delve deeper into testing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently got my hands on a GRA-1900T Multi-Band HF antenna, excited to try out its portability and multi-band functionality. However, my initial enthusiasm was dampened by the lack of setup instructions, particularly regarding the pin positions for different bands. 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