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HRD25 – 25ft Stainless Steel Telescoping Vertical Antenna
LIMITED RUN – Designed for vertical use only
The HRD25 is finally here! This 25-foot (7.6m) stainless steel vertical antenna is the result of a personal challenge to make a lightweight, rugged, and simple solution for portable HF verticals. It’s built for performance, packs down to just 27″, and includes a custom nylon guy ring (made in-house) to help you stay upright in the field.
KEY SPECS
Made in China
Model: HRD25
Type: Telescoping Vertical Stainless Steel Whip
Total Extended Length: 25 ft (7.6 meters)
Collapsed Length: ~27 inches
Number of Sections: 14
Material: SUS 201 Stainless Steel
Wall Thickness: 0.2mm
Hollow Design: Yes
Weather Resistance: Outdoor-ready
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz
Recommended Mount: Ground spike, clamp, or trucker mount
Power Rating (preliminary): 100W SSB / 100W digital — more testing this weekend
Important Notes:
This is a vertical antenna. It is not intended for horizontal, sloper, or NVIS configurations.
Mounting and counterpoises are your responsibility. I trust you’ll get creative—just don’t forget the RF ground!https://youtu.be/rJ3FfJe9Xl8 this video may help!
Includes a nylon guy ring (not some generic import—I made it myself).
This is a limited run. If demand is high, I’ll consider more.
Testers Report:
Initial results from testers and myself have been very promising, but I’m still gauging interest before committing to more units.
If you experience any issues, please reach out. I can’t help if I don’t know something’s wrong—your feedback matters.
Thanks for being part of this project!
—HRD Industries