Testing a tape measure yagi antenna for 2 metres
Thanks to Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) for this simple, inexpensive 3-element yagi antenna for the 2 meter band. This antenna is perfect for portable or field use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmptXHOSKFY This is post 2773 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comment from Peter: A simple tape measure yagi for 2 metres (144 MHz). With a gain of approx 7dBd it is the equivalent of multiplying your transmit output power by 5 compared to a half wave dipole. I test it receiving 2m FM, a 2m CW beacon and signals from the AO91 satellite. Nothing original about my construction. For more information see WB2HOL's website at http://theleggios.net/wb2hol/projects... PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube, * Checking my books page at https://books.vk3ye.com to see if a...