Sorry – all Q82MKII antennas
scheduled for the December build
were sold within 24 hours of going live.
The Q82MKII vertical for 10/11 and 12m continues to be manufactured based on the original Vortex Antenna Systems design criteria. Available and hand-built to order by Steve [G0UIH].
Now firmly established and said by many to the be the best 10/11/12m vertical available with an unrivalled build quality.
As I’m semi-retired, I am only building Q82’s at certain times of the year – this depends on my circumstances as I am often out of the country. See the bottom of this page for the current status of orders and options on how to purchase.
Click here for more info and data on the Q82MKII.
Mr Coily’s Excalibur 64 Vertical Antenna – well and truly beaten – an independent review below
SM7ZDR puts the Q82MKII up against a market leader, Mr Coily’s Excalibur 64. Is the Q82 the world’s best 11m vertical? – he seems to think so. Check the full independent review here.
A handful of quotes from just a few of our very happy users around the world….
From Larry in the US –
Hi Steve – my Q82 has survived many tropical storms and two hurricanes. It is mounted 1 meter above a 6 element Maco. ( which has been up since 2002 and needs to be replaced with a Vortex :). The base of the Q82 is 13 meters above ground and I constantly have worked locally more than 100 miles on AM and 125 on SSB. It out performs all my locals ground planes and 3 and 4 element beams. Thanks for the hours of enjoyment with the Q82. respectfully Larry.
From Dave M0OGY in the UK –
Hello Mate, well the bands are crap (still) but check this out …..UKFM today, barely 3 watts and 15-20 miles with a 5/9 + 20 signal. It was Dave at the other side of Howden who I believe was using a MK1 Q82. So all’s good 73 – Dave M0OGY
From Bryne in Eugene (Oregan – USA)
Hello Steve, and a very Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks for all your help. By the way, I’m blown away by the Vortex’s performance at just 3 feet off of the ground. I made a contact on an old TRC-457 from Eugene, Oregon to Sweet Home, Oregon with 4.5 watts. That’s about 40 miles with a ground mounted antenna over hilly terrain, surrounded by houses in a suburban neighbourhood. Not bad & I’m not even fully tuned up yet. Amazing.
Here’s a common user question we get asked:
Isn’t the Q82 is just a copy of the old Avanti Sigma VI or the newer Siro Vector 4000 as the photos look the same – I’m not convinced.
A: Absolutely not.
Electrically it is nowhere near the same – just study the info sheet and you’ll see why. Plus the build quality of the Q82 is in a different league – see Larry’s comments [A USA buyer] above.
You won’t see any Sigma VI’s or Vector 4000’s still standing after a 100mph++ storm!
You’ll also see why it’s the market leader on the ‘References against other antennas Page’.
You can purchase your brand new Q82MKII below. Various options are available including an SO239 feed with a PTFE dielectric [which is good for up to *2kw], a professional ‘N-Type’ connector by ‘Rosenberger‘ Germany [good for up to *3kw} and for the QRO aficionado, a 7/16ths connector for power levels of over *5Kw. Other higher power level capabilities [Up to 20Kw] are available on request – just email me. To prevent bots – the email address is listed as an image at the bottom of the home page here
* Info on Connectors: We only quote the official manufacturers power handling for each connector. In the real world, a quality premium PTFE SO239 such as the Amphenol or Rosenberger ones that we use will handle 3-4kw easily.
See the very nice 1 and 5/8ths inch EIA flange connector below which we had specially manufactured by TRU-Corporation for a commercial client here in the UK.
You only buy the ultimate antenna once – make sure it’s the right choice.
Sorry, the next limited production run of 5 x Q82MKII sold out within 24 hours of going online.
The next production run of the Q82MKII will be in May 2025.
If you’re in the market for one, then best drop me an email beforehand so you can be included on the next list.
Any questions before ordering? – Email Steve G0UIH here on Q82.uk for advice – see below.
To prevent bots – the email address is shown as an image at the bottom of the home page