RocketMan1
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Does anybody have or know where I can get a detailed description of this antenna, I would like to try and build one. Thanks
LarrySC said:It is a 300 ohm vertical diapole with offset [rabbit eared] VHF elements and 800 matching stubs. It requires a 4:1 balun transformer and RG-6 75 ohm coax for matching. Buy one-measure it-forget the idea of building one. It would just be a waste of time. Good Luck
RocketMan1 said:why would it be a waste of time?
organized_mayhem said:I would say it is because by the time you factor in your cost/ the time to build it you would be better off just buying one. Your not talking about building an antenna that would cost a few hundred dollars for a few bucks. It wouldn't be worth the savings. I paid $40 for mine at a local cb/scanner shop.
organized_mayhem said:What I should have added in my earlier post is that if your up for the challenge. Go for it. We all like to have our projects now and then. Wish I could help ya with the measurements but mine is already in the air.
TeRayCodA said:Ok,Found it...As you can see,you're in for quite a work-out.
That's why it's best to have at least a couple of old,salvaged TV antennas,some long aluminum pop rivets,Stainless steel 10/32 bolts/nuts,"U"bolt,and, a tubing cutter.
Not bad to build one if you have the parts,and patience.I gave mine to my sister,who has it in her attic.
If you're going to mount this home-brew outdoors,be sure to do the fiberglass mod also mentioned in the forums.