Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmHoQrDfw-0 This is post 2523 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Michael Martens (KB9VBR) for this outstanding tutorial on how to make a 3-element Yagi Beam Antenna out of commonly available materials. According to Michael, this PVC pipe and metal tape measure antenna can deliver up to 7.2 dB forward gain.  This antenna is suitable for both portable and home station use. Here are a few comments from Michael: The 2 Meter band tape measure beam antenna is a 3 element Yagi with about 7.2 db of forward gain. This lightweight antenna is perfect to use for fox hunts or as a portable directional antenna for public service events. Instructions: http://www.jpole-antenna.com/2017/02/... ​ Parts List 1 25 foot 1 inch wide steel tape measure 1 10 foot piece of 3/4 inch Schedule 40 PVC Tube 2 3/4 inch PVC Cross connectors 2 3/4 inch PVC T connect...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmHoQrDfw-0 This is post 2445 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. How would you like to build a lightweight, portable 3-element VHF yagi antenna that would give you approximately 7.2 dB of forward gain? If this project appeals to you, then this well-made tutorial from Michael Martens (KB9VBR) will provide a reliable guide to designing and building this versatile 2 meter antenna. Here are some of Michael's observations: The 2 Meter band tape measure beam antenna is a 3 element Yagi with about 7.2 db of forward gain. This lightweight antenna is perfect to use for fox hunts or as a portable directional antenna for public service events. Instructions: http://www.jpole-antenna.com/2017/02/... Parts List 1 25 foot 1 inch wide steel tape measure 1 10 foot piece of 3/4 inch Schedule 40 PVC Tube 2 3/4 inch PVC Cross connectors 2 3/4 inch PVC T conne...