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Old March 10th 04, 05:41 PM
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Is anyone aware of a small directional antenna that is useful for direction
finding at VHF? My understanding is that Doppler antennas work only while
moving (true?) and what I need is a directional antenna that can be used
while at rest. Low efficiency and relatively broad main lobe are OK as long
as physical size is small.

Thanks,
George K6GW





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Old March 11th 04, 04:12 AM
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Build Moxen Rectangle. Search Google for "moxen calculator".
KF

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:41:20 GMT, "George"
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Is anyone aware of a small directional antenna that is useful for direction
finding at VHF? My understanding is that Doppler antennas work only while
moving (true?) and what I need is a directional antenna that can be used
while at rest. Low efficiency and relatively broad main lobe are OK as long
as physical size is small.

Thanks,
George K6GW





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Old March 11th 04, 05:19 AM
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On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 22:12:51 -0500, Stevens
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Build Moxen Rectangle. Search Google for "moxen calculator".
KF

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:41:20 GMT, "George"
wrote:

Is anyone aware of a small directional antenna that is useful for direction
finding at VHF? My understanding is that Doppler antennas work only while
moving (true?) and what I need is a directional antenna that can be used
while at rest. Low efficiency and relatively broad main lobe are OK as long
as physical size is small.

Thanks,
George K6GW




George,
You can find a Moxon at this site, as well as a ton of other great
antenna info.
http://www.cebik.com/radio.html

Howard
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Old March 11th 04, 03:49 PM
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George wrote:
Is anyone aware of a small directional antenna that is useful for direction
finding at VHF? My understanding is that Doppler antennas work only while
moving (true?) and what I need is a directional antenna that can be used
while at rest. Low efficiency and relatively broad main lobe are OK as long
as physical size is small.

Thanks,
George K6GW


Have a look at the HB9CV designs. The physical size is quite small and
mechanical construction is not difficult. I have a commercial one for
70cm at it works well and is small and easy to work with.

Here a link to a fellow ham who publishes instructions and drawings:
http://www.davidkearns.co.uk/g8tti/HB9CVdetails.htm

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