The elements are "solid rod" I believe. What are the consequences of not
changing the spacing, while cutting the elements to the right lengths? Loss
of directivity would be my guess, but I'd still have a good radiator with
relatively low SWR?

Thanks,

Jason
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"Jason Dugas" wrote in message
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Hello all,

I have a 6m transverter on the way this week to use just in time for
the
CQWW contest this weekend... one problem NO ANTENNA!!

So I picked up a very old Yagi, built in 1969, but still in great
condition.
Its currently cut for the 40 MHz band, so I should be able to trim the
elements down and change the spacing for a 3-element 6m antenna, right?

Jason -

Do you know who made the original Yagi? Is it aluminum tuning or solid
rod?

The fastest method is to shorten the reflector, director and driven
elements, BUT
maintain the element spacing. Later - you can look at changing the
element
spacing - if desired.

w9gb
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