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Simple gain antennas for the beginner, a 2 element HF yagi antenna

Calculate your dipole, 3 element yagi and a simple dipole

VE7CA reprint an interesting article taken from arrl antenna compendium. Two elegant practical and portable 6-meter gain antennas, a two-element quad and a tree-element Yagi antenna for 50 Mhz-6 meter band

Designed and built by W6NL looks like a loaded yagi this 2 element moxon antenna offer 6dbi

5 elements "vee" log-yagi for 10m band- boom lenght : 4mt. Gain : over 10 dBd , f/b =over 40 db (deep null) f/b= min 20dB for different polarization signals

8 and 4 elemets yagi beam antenna by N6CA

A 40-meter reversible _Moxon rectangle_ antenna project details its construction and performance, featuring 51-foot long sides and 7.7-foot turned-in sections. The design incorporates a 16.5-foot boom, with elements spaced 1.1 feet apart, constructed from #14 covered wire. It utilizes two double-pole relays for switching between NE and SW directions, achieving F/B ratios up to 40 dB on CW and 30 dB on SSB, with distinct reflector stub settings for each mode. This antenna replaced a full-size 2-element Yagi, demonstrating comparable forward gain while offering superior F/B ratios and directional flexibility. _EZNEC_ modeling indicates only 0.2 dB less forward gain than the Yagi. The system uses no baluns, relying on half-wave feedlines and switched stubs for impedance matching. The antenna is tree-supported at 45 feet, with its effective radiation height modeled at 80 feet due to local terrain, enhancing its performance over a nearby lake.

A 5 elements yagi antenna for 10 meters band project, plane and picture of the EF105A by YU7EF

One of the most important considerations when designing and building a Yagi antenna is the method used to attach the elements to a boom. This is true because the boom influences the electrical length of the elements. In this article JH Reisert explain with drawings techniques on mounting yagi antenna elements to a boom

An option for restricted and limited space, to operate the six meters band with an indoor three elements yagi antenna by Brian Williams

Includes EH antennas, 7Mhz vertical monopoles, 5 elements vee log-yagi for 10m and more

A 14 elemets yagi antenna for 432 MHz based on DK7ZB design

A 3 element yagi antenna for 17 meters

A standard 6 elements design scaled for UHF application. All material used in this project are easily obtainable tubes and rods which is limited within a total budget of $18.

These yagis and groups were designed with YO7.23 from K6STI and checked with EZNEC from W7EL. With a gain of 14/17/20dBd they have a good relation between gain and mechanical problems.

The EF0604S is a compact 4 elements yagi antenna plan for six meters band featuring 8.77 dBi gain and a front back gain of 17.89 dB. Article includes elements dimensions and spacing, along to pictures of some homebrewed examples.

Elelement yagi beam antenna for 2 meters band by ON6MU

Long yagi antenna for 50 Mhz band

Online javascript antenna calculator designed to give the critical information of a particular beam antenna, in this case a seven element Yagi, for the frequency chosen.

A simple to build Yagi 2 element antenna for 15 or 20 meters band by 9m2mso

The webpage provides information on a two-element Yagi antenna for 24 Mhz, created by IK4DCS. It includes details on the design and construction of the antenna.

EF403 is a 3 element yagi antenna for the 40 meters band with high gain and F/B Ratio

An homebrew project for a 3 elements yagi monoband antenna for the 20 meters by 9M2MSO

ON6MU Optimized 10 and 6 and 4 element UHF Yagi Antenna

ON6MU optimized 6/9 element vhf yagui antenna with antenna schematic plan and pictures of homebrewed samples.

Interesting variant on the 3-element Yagi. Lightweight fiberglass (or similar) tubes supporting a wire structure of elements

A 144 MHz six element yagi beam antenna plan

This Yagi has a constant element-distance of 1,50 m. You must only correct the lengths of the elements for QSY, see table down. For the bands 10 m and 12 m the Yagi is working as a reflector-radiator-Yagi, for 15 m and 17 m as a beam with radiator and director.

A 7 elements yagi beam monoband antenna for 14 Mhz by VE3GK

Design for a 5 element beam on a 23 foot boom with an unusual combination of performance characteristics

VHF Optimized Yagi Antenna for the 6-meter band (50 Mhz) by ON6MU

20m 2-element light-weight Yagi antenna

A wire yagi antenna model, easy to build, made using inverted vee elements and requiring just one support by ve3vn

Schematic Manual of the 3 element Yagi antenna by ECO antenne

The Grid Yagi (or Grid Quad) is a high performance yagi antenna that can be built with readily obtainable inexpensive materials. Described here is a 6 element 2 meter version with a boom length of about 1 wavelength, shown

Moxons work great, and they take up less space than full size two element Yagis

How to improve the gain of your 5 element Tonna yagi for 50 MHz by roughly 3 db!

An interesting article on building a 4 elements yagi antenna with gamma match for the 2 meter band. This article include two videos demonstrating assembling procedure by KG0ZZ

A three element wire yagi antenna for 7 MHz project plan with drawings and EZNEC model

Project plan for a 4 element yagi beam for 50 Mhz

A copper pipe Hentenna for 144 MHz. The Hentenna, a compact, high-gain loop antenna developed in Japan in the 1970s, offers approximately 5.1 dBd gain, comparable to a three-element Yagi. Adapted for 2 meters, it is crafted from copper pipe for simplicity, affordability, and broadband performance. Requiring no feed-point tuning, its construction involves soldering standard copper fittings. Installation demands non-conductive materials to minimize signal disruption. Versatile for vertical or horizontal polarization, it is ideal for FM, repeater, SSB, or CW applications. This design emphasizes practicality and performance for amateur radio enthusiasts

Demonstrates the design and construction of a 9-element Yagi antenna for the **70 cm band** (432 MHz), based on the DK7ZB concept. The resource details EZNEC+ calculations for a single antenna, providing gain, sidelobe suppression, and front-to-back ratio figures. It also presents a comprehensive analysis of stacking two such antennas, including optimal stacking distance (1000 mm) and the resulting performance enhancements for the stacked array, such as an increased gain of 17.03 dBi. The article includes detailed drawings, wire file dimensions in millimeters, and azimuth/elevation plots for both single and stacked configurations. Practical construction steps are documented with original photographs, illustrating element mounting, the **28 Ohm matching system** using two quarter-wave 75 Ohm transmission lines, and the critical N-connector wiring. It also covers the iterative process of fine-tuning the driven element length to achieve a return loss of 20 dB, validating the EZNEC+ simulation results with actual measurements.

An old project by I1VCF for a 3 element yagi antenna originally designed for 10/15/20 and extended to 24 and 18 Mhz in Italian

Two Versions of 5 elements stacked 25 Ohm Yagis with 1,80 m and 2,00 m Boom

A portable 4 elements yagi antenna for 70 MHz by yu7ef

An interesting modification to improve the gain of your 5 element Tonna Yagi beam for 50 MHz by roughly 3 db!

Demonstrates the product line of _LZ Antenna Ltd._, a Bulgarian manufacturer specializing in amateur radio antennas and custom electronic devices. The company focuses on robust, high-quality HF multiband Yagi and vertical antennas, leveraging over 20 years of experience from founder Georgi Georgiev in radio amateur development. Featured models include the LZA 8-4, LZA-10-3, and the LZA-7-3A WRTC 2022, alongside various rotary dipoles like the LZA1 40/30m. Provides specifications for several Yagi antennas, such as the LZA-9-5, LZA-13-7, and LZA-6-3 (a 6-element, 3-band design). The company emphasizes applying "leading edge technology" to high-frequency communication equipment production, with products designed for durability and performance. The LZA-10-5 Yagi offers **12.5 dBi** gain on 10m, while the LZA-13-7 provides **13.2 dBi** on 20m, showcasing competitive gain figures for DXing and contesting.

Add two parasitic elements to the sleeve dipole of a Netgear Router

Presents the design and performance of a 4-element wire Yagi antenna for the 40-meter band, building upon VE3VN's earlier 3-element switchable wire Yagi. The resource details the antenna's evolution, highlighting the transition from a 3-element to a 4-element configuration and the resulting improvements in gain and front-to-back ratio. It provides specific insights into the antenna's construction and expected operational characteristics. VE3VN shares insights from field results, noting the antenna's performance on 40 meters. The discussion includes the antenna's pattern and matching characteristics, crucial for any DXer or contester looking to optimize their signal on this popular HF band. The author's experience with the previous 3-element design informs the enhancements made to this 4-element iteration. The article includes a visual representation of the antenna's current view, offering a practical perspective on its physical layout. It serves as a valuable reference for hams considering a directional wire antenna for 7 MHz operations, demonstrating a practical approach to achieving enhanced directivity and gain.

A 3 element yagi antenna project for the 144 MHz band by PY5ALZ in portuguese