What Is SPOOLTENNA?
Designed and Built in Cary, NC
SPOOLTENNA is a 40-10m end fed half wave antenna. This compact, lightweight antenna was specifically designed for portable amateur radio operations like Parks on the Air® (POTA) and Summits on the Air™ (SOTA). Its innovative spool form factor is intended to ensure efficient deployment, teardown, and storage, providing a frustration-free operating experience that doesn't compromise performance.
Spend Less Time On Tangles And More Time On The Air
SPOOLTENNA is designed to streamline the setup and teardown process for portable HF operation. Its functionality allows for easy winding and unwinding, eliminating the need to spend time untangling wire.
Unique Design
Simply place a screwdriver, pen, or tent stake (not included) in the center hole of the antenna to act as an axle. As you hold the axle, walk towards your operating location, letting the spool unwind as you go!
For Wherever Adventure Takes You
Whether you're deep in the backcountry or setting up in your backyard, SPOOLTENNA is designed to get you on the air quickly and easily.
Field Test Report
Each antenna is individually field tested and shipped with its Field Test Report.
25' RG-316 Coax with 5 Ferrites
For use with spooltenna
- Features a preinstalled RFI choke
- Combines lightweight (ideal for POTA!) and low loss properties
- Provides a reliable and durable solution for outdoor operators
Open Source Design
Want to design your own wire spool antenna?
True to the spirit of ham radio and its community-driven approach to innovation, SPOOLTENNA is an open source project. The design files are available for download and use according to the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
To view a copy of this license, visit:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Design files can be found at this publicly accessible GitHub repository: