wanting to build some kind of beam but have NO idea where to start
needs to be cheap and useable... simple as that
so ideas?
needs to be cheap and useable... simple as that
so ideas?
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wanting to build some kind of beam but have NO idea where to start
- Thread starter mr_fx
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Search for threads by Booty Monster or HomerBB for starters. there are others, but my memory fails me.
Yup.
That last thread by HomerBB shows you how to build a 2 element Quad beam out of a simple loop antenna. But using the same parts and adding some, you can easily turn it into a 3 or ever 4 element Quad beam. Very cool stuff, Maynard . . .
That last thread by HomerBB shows you how to build a 2 element Quad beam out of a simple loop antenna. But using the same parts and adding some, you can easily turn it into a 3 or ever 4 element Quad beam. Very cool stuff, Maynard . . .
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i havn't built any beams or even tried to . im very impressed by HomerBB's loop project though . he's getting very positive results with it , it looks to be very sturdy and even if you bought the wire , PVC and conduit new it would still be very inexpensive . all thats needed is the ability to read a tap measure , cut a line and drill a few holes . and he supplies lengths for everything 
http://www.worldwidedx.com/cb-antennas/130572-outdoor-loop.html
http://www.worldwidedx.com/cb-antennas/130572-outdoor-loop.html
Thanks for the mention, fellas.
It is an easy antenna to build. That is part of the appeal of a Quad beam.
Today I had a couple contacts into Great Britain with it, and in the other direction I have talked to Australia and New Zealand. I know you can talk all over the world on a wet toothpick with the right conditions, but there is something great about putting an antenna together that opens up those opportunities for you.
I heard the same stations on the vertical antenna, too, however, not as well. Conditions favored the beam today. Also, the Vertical is a 30' +/- Sigma4 at 41.5' high compared to the 2 element quad at 30' high.
Enough said.
If I can help, let me know.
It is an easy antenna to build. That is part of the appeal of a Quad beam.
Today I had a couple contacts into Great Britain with it, and in the other direction I have talked to Australia and New Zealand. I know you can talk all over the world on a wet toothpick with the right conditions, but there is something great about putting an antenna together that opens up those opportunities for you.
I heard the same stations on the vertical antenna, too, however, not as well. Conditions favored the beam today. Also, the Vertical is a 30' +/- Sigma4 at 41.5' high compared to the 2 element quad at 30' high.
Enough said.
If I can help, let me know.