Diamond X510N & X510MH Antenna Teardown, is it a Fake?

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2021
  • Comparison of Diamond Antenna X-510N (200W) Vs Diamond X510MH (330W)
    Brought the X510HM new from good a UK supplier, but is it a Fake?
    Nothing about The X510MH seems to have the build quality of Diamond X510N.
    Did you ever wondered what was inside?
    All the measurements were taken on my LCR at 100KHz and 1v.
    X510N Base Antenna
    Specifications:
    Band: 144-147/430-440
    Gain (dB): 8.3/11.7
    Watts: 200
    Connector: Type-N
    Weight: 5 lbs.
    Length: 17.2'
    Max Wind Resistance: 90 MPH
    X510MH Base Antenna
    Specifications:
    Band: 2m/70cm
    Gain (dB): 8.3/11.7
    Watts: 330 (2m) / 250 (70cm)
    Connector: SO-239
    Weight: 5 lbs.
    Length: 17.2'
    Max Wind Resistance: 90 MPH

КОМЕНТАРІ • 18

  • @andrewcollins3402
    @andrewcollins3402 Рік тому

    Very informative, thank you!

  • @okhamradio
    @okhamradio 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this information

  • @tangraelectricpower8754
    @tangraelectricpower8754 2 роки тому

    What material are they made of? Is this copper or maybe brass?

  • @VicGreenBitcoin
    @VicGreenBitcoin 2 роки тому

    Why not a SWR measurement indoor?

  • @Chris-tx9ou
    @Chris-tx9ou Рік тому

    how do you crack these open - id like to open up an x50

  • @bikemike20
    @bikemike20 2 роки тому

    I have the X700, I am tempted to downgrade back to the 510 as the 700 is just so long! It's fantastic for 2m but 70cm it seems the lobe is too low down

  • @bayanicruz8914
    @bayanicruz8914 2 роки тому +1

    Which is better sir..

    • @waynephillips1848
      @waynephillips1848  2 роки тому +2

      Hi, after a few months of pushing 250W via the MICROSET SR-300 300W AMP into the X510-MH it has showed no signs of deterioration from either input power or weathering from autumn high winds and rain. The SWR is a constant 1.3:1. The X510N only ever gets pushed to around 100W, and has been in place for around 3 years with no signs of damage or high SWR.

    • @massimoolivieri1721
      @massimoolivieri1721 2 роки тому

      @@waynephillips1848 Thank you Wayne. Did you push 250W FM or SSB?

  • @tylerhall6455
    @tylerhall6455 Рік тому

    I dont understand what you mean by "fake"... Is there someone selling these under the diamond brand and they are really made in china or something? If you bought these from a reputable dealer, then they shouldn't be fake at all. Also kinda doubt there is a counterfeit manufacturer out there selling these anyway, so a better explanation of what your point is would be helpful. Thanks for the vid and showing the internals!

    • @waynephillips1848
      @waynephillips1848  Рік тому +5

      The chroming on the MH as new is cracked and bubbling, the fiber glass white clear coat on the tubes have been grinded off shorter, labels are missing from the body and internal connection points, from the supplied drawings incorrect section fixing screws supplied, also missing the assembly spanners and to top it off, it blew out one of the caps at 170 watts!!

  • @Bond2025
    @Bond2025 2 роки тому

    It is difficult to understand you as your speech seems slurred.

    • @andrewcollins3402
      @andrewcollins3402 Рік тому +4

      Sounds quite clear to me. Perhaps you aren't used to the accent?

    • @la7dfa
      @la7dfa Рік тому

      ​@@andrewcollins3402 You are just fine. Thanks for sharing the video.

    • @PolyDuff
      @PolyDuff 7 місяців тому

      As a German I understand him just fine. Don't know what exactly you're talking about.

  • @kennethschultz6465
    @kennethschultz6465 Рік тому +1

    I HAVE MADE CAPS IN RG316
    AND RG400 1000WATT ++
    IF YOU ARE A REAL H.A.M
    YOU CAN DO THAT TOO..

  • @kennethschultz6465
    @kennethschultz6465 Рік тому

    IF YOU WANT WATT CAPEBEL DIAMOND
    FIND AERO SPACE CAPS !!! 2.5KW RATED
    GIVE 8000 WATT YES!.! 8000WATT
    HANDELIG I DID !.!.!. ON COMET TOO

  • @kennethschultz6465
    @kennethschultz6465 Рік тому

    BUY GP9 COMET!! MAKE THE CHANGES
    WITH 2.5+KW AERO SPACE CAPS !!
    GP9 WAY BETTER CRAFTMANSHIP
    ALL COMET IS JUST A TAD BETTER!!