Mantis Series
Our Biggest Bad Boy 40 Meter Antennas!
THE CUBEX 40TH ANNIVERSARY QUADS!
The Mantis-series cubical quads achieve exceptional performance on 30M and 40M bands. These distinctive antennas are the result of decades of quad design and manufacturing experience.
The Mantis is available in two mono-band 2 element models, or as an addition of 2 elements on the top-of-the-line Cubex Quads Mark IV family of antennas. Mantis systems are pre-tuned and designed to exceed the expectations of the world’s top operators. Want to be a BIG SIGNAL on HF? Go with “the choice of DX Kings”… go with Cubex Quads!
MANTIS II-40M
- 2 element 40M mono-band quad
- 3″OD x 24′ Boom (2 piece)
- Double Cast Hubs for superior arm support
- Rugged 25′ fiberglass spreader arms
- Durable HF terminal blocks exceed full legal limit
specifications
$2680
Add 30 Meters – $85
SPECIFICATIONS
- Gain: 6dbi
- F-B Ratio: 15db
- Beam Width (hpp): 60deg
- Weight: 118 pounds
- Turn Radius: 19′
- Wind Load: 16sq/ft
75-ohm Matching Cable available
MANTIS II-40ML
- 2 element 40M mono-band quad
- 3″OD x 30′ Boom (3 piece)
- Double Cast Hubs for superior arm support
- Rugged 25′ fiberglass spreader arms
- Durable HF terminal blocks exceed full legal limit
specifications - Lateral High Wind Kit
SPECIFICATIONS
- Gain: 7.5dbi
- F-B Ratio: 20db
- Beam Width (hpp): 55deg
- Weight: 124 pounds
- Turn Radius: 22′
- Wind Load: 17sq/ft
75-ohm Matching Cable available
Add 30 Meters – $85
$2895
MANTIS II-40M + 4L3B
- 2 elements on 40 meters
- 3″ x 24′ boom (2 piece)
- Double Cast Hubs for super 40m arm support
- 8 Rugged fiberglass spreader arms
- Lateral High wind kit
PLUS-
- 4 elements on 10-15-20 meters – Combines the features of the MARK IV 3-band with 2 elements on 40 meters
$3700
Add 30 Meter Elements for – $85
SPECIFICATIONS
- Gain: 10M-20M 11-13dbi / 40M 7.5dbi
- F-B Ratio: 18-30db
- Beam Width (hpp): 55deg
- Weight: 160 pounds (163 pounds with 30m)
- Turn Radius: 23.8′
- Wind Load: 21sq/ft
75-ohm Matching Cables available for all bands
MANTIS II-40M + 4L5B
- 2 elements on 40 meters
- 3″ x 24′ boom (2 piece)
- Double Cast Hubs for super 40m arm support
- 8 Rugged fiberglass spreader arms
- Lateral High wind kit
PLUS-
- 4 elements on 10-12-15-17-20 meters – Combines the features of the MARK IV 5-band with 2 elements on 40 meters
$3990
Add 30 Meter Elements for – $85
SPECIFICATIONS
- Gain: 10M-20M 11-13dbi / 40M 7.5dbi
- F-B Ratio: 18-30db
- Beam Width: (hpp) 55deg
- Weight: 165 pounds (168 pounds with 30m)
- Turn Radius: 23.8′
- Wind Load: 23sq/ft
75-ohm Matching Cables available for all bands
MANTIS CHARACTERISTICS
| Model | Gain | F/B | Boom Length | Turning Radius | Weight | Wind Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANTIS II-40M | 6 dBi | 15dB | 24 ft | 19 ft | 118 lbs | 16.0 sq/ft |
| MANTIS II-40ML | 7.5 dBi | 20dB | 30 ft | 22 ft | 124 lbs | 17.0 sq/ft |
| MANTIS II-40M +4L3B 4 Total Bands | 7+ dBi on 40M 11-13dbi on 10-20M | 18-30dB | 24 ft | 23.8 ft | 160 lbs | 21.0 sq/ft |
| MANTIS II-40 +4L5B 6 Total Bands | 7+ dBi on 40M 11-13dbi on 10-20M | 18-30dB | 24 ft | 23.8 ft | 165 lbs | 23.0 sq/ft |