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Guide to constructing an effective antenna for 50MHz. Inspired by a design from Martin DK7ZB, the article emphasizes the importance of precise measurements and quality materials. With a 2.20m boom and careful assembly, the antenna promises excellent performance, resilience, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for six meter band operations.

This page provides a detailed review and installation experience of a new 6 and 2 meter dual band Yagi antenna. The author shares insights on the purchase process, shipping, assembly, and performance of the antenna in their backyard setup. The content is useful for hams looking for information on dual band Yagi antennas, especially those interested in improving their contest operations or backyard installations. The author's personal experience and challenges with mounting the antenna on a small push-up mast are also discussed.

YAGio 1.01 is a Windows-based software for designing DL6WU long Yagi antennas on VHF and UHF frequencies. It supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and likely 8. Using keyboard commands, users input specifications such as frequency, gain, and element diameters, and YAGio generates the design. You can download latest Yagio version from this page. Results can be saved in YIO, NEC, YAG, MMA, and YC6 formats, or printed directly.