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• Durable 2-Meter Yagi Antenna: PVC and Window Line Construction - Discover the creation of a robust 2-meter, 3-element Yagi antenna using PVC pipe and window line. Designed for durability and portability, this innovative Yagi demonstrates enhanced signal strength, making it ideal for SSB and CW operation on the go.
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• Moxon Mania - Building the Ultimate 4-Band Moxon Antenna - The article details the design and construction of a four-band Moxon beam by a radio amateur. The beam, mounted atop a rooftop tower, aimed for gain over a dipole on 20 meters, cost under $500, and included additional bands. The design features fiberglass spreaders, four bands (20/15/10/6 meters), and a single feedpoint. The construction involved computer modeling, NEC source code, and specific dimensions. The article outlines the assembly, materials, and tuning process, including in-situ adjustments for optimal performance. Despite initial challenges, the beam improved signal strength and facilitated contacts on multiple bands, marking it as the best HF antenna the author has owned.
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• A mobile radio installation - Detailing a Yaesu FT-857 and ATAS-120 installation in a 1997 Toyota Tacoma, the author used Polar Plot to map signal strength. Using a hand truck with a laptop, FT-817, and an Iron Horse antenna, they circled a chalk-outlined 100-foot diameter, revealing potential nulls towards the truck's rear and through the cab, offering insights into antenna performance.
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• S Meter Lite Software - S Meter Lite is a no-cost program that displays your receiver's S Meter signal strength in a window by W8WWV
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