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1003 Scenic Rd E, Fort Payne 35967

256-273-6046

What it is

Coupled with any TransWorld Vertical dipole structure, your station becomes an on-the-air “Big Dog!”
Forget powering controllers, changing multiple switching arrays, or worrying with expensive control cables. All you
need is our transformer, a feed line, and a transceiver.


The Big Dog gives immediate access to several HF bands. It follows your transceiver and changes bands without
pushing any buttons, changing switching arrays, or re-tuning. You can work more stations in less time than ever
before. Plus, it is priced less than cumbersome switching arrays sold by other companies.


Buy now! 239.95

Key features

  • Automatic band following – tracks your radio; no buttons, no menus
  • No external power – just your feed line + transceiver
  • Multi-band HF access – work more stations with fewer steps
  • Compact, field-ready – lighter and simpler than switching arrays
  • Cost-effective – performance without the price and complexity of big control boxes

What’s included

  • Big Dog Transformer assembly
  • Mounting hardware (as supplied)
  • Quick-start instructions

Compatibility

  • Designed for Horizon UltraLite HF, TransWorld 2010, and similar center-fed vertical dipoles of comparable dimensions.
  • Band coverage depends on orientation / configuration of the host antenna.

Installation (summary)

  1. Remove any existing switching array/transformer on the antenna.
  2. Install the Big Dog transformer in its place per the diagram in the instructions.
  3. Connect your 50 Ω feed line (SO-239/PL-259).
  4. Verify SWR at low power.

SWR Performance (no tuner)

What this means:
Most radios will run happily without a tuner on 10–30 m; 20 m is exceptionally flat. On 40 m (and the upper end of 12 m), the transceiver's internal tuner may help some rigs achieve a perfect match, depending on structure size, orientation, and working conditions.

Buy now! 239.95

Typical use cases

  • Rapid multi-band operation on HF vertical dipoles
  • Portable/field deployments where simplicity matters
  • Stations eliminating control cables, controllers, manual plug and switch boxes

At-a-glance

  • Type: Auto-following HF transformer kit (drop-in)
  • Power: Transceiver-driven; no external power required
  • Use with: Horizon UltraLite HF, TransWorld structures,  & similar center-fed vertical dipoles
  • Install: In place of existing transformer/switching array

Download Manual (PDF)