Modular yagi parts. Assemble on a v-slot profile. Use your favourite material for the elements - alu stock, welding rods or metallic straws. Sizes from 2 to 5 in 0.5mm steps plus 6 and 7mm. Can be used to create cross yagis for LEO.
Notes:
- There is a small spacer in the middle of the active part, so the elements are placed dead center and won't short (you will have cap coupling though)
- Works on 20mm v-slot and compatible profiles. There is a small slice of a v-slot included, it might make sense to print one for portable use.
- Antenna elements are 17.5mm away from the profile.
BOM (undriven element)
- M4 screw
- M4 v-slot nut
- Round stock of choice in one of the given diameters
Assembly
- Put round stock through part
- Put nut in v-slot
- Add M4 screw, tighten the screw enough to grab the nut, but not enough to lock the part
- Position according to yagi design, measure, repeat
- Tighten down
BOM (driven element)
- M4 screw
- M4 v-slot nut
- 2 x M3 screws
- 2 x M3 nuts
- 2 x ring terminals
- 2 pcs round stock for the active element
Assembly
- Place the M3 nuts. A small screwdriver might be required
- Place ring terminals and wiring to RF connector
- Add the M3 screws. Tighten them enough to grab the nuts, but not more.
- Add driven elements.
- Tighten down driven elements
- Put nut in v-slot
- Add M4 screw, tighten the screw enough to grab the nut, but not enough to lock the part
- Position according to yagi design, measure RF specs, repeat
- Tighten down
Tuning yagis can be tricky. Try the dipole first and tune for SWR, then add reflectors and tune for Z. Caveat emptor: I have no idea what I'm doing.
Using a v-slot should allow some flexibility with existing accessories - think handle or armrest, a compass, phone holder, laser pointer, HT.
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