spiderbeam antenna
I tried to post on the antenna group but most of the conversation over
there seems to remain on a rather esoteric (and pedantic) plan. So I'll try here (hope that's OK) I had a QSO with a VE who uses a "SpiderBeam" which I had never heard of. Apparently it is a folded modified Moxon design wherein the reflector and director elements (made of wire) are folded back toward the center of the antenna _______ \ / \ / _________ / \ /_____\ I am actually proud of that drawing (!) It comes as a kit that you construct with fiberglass tubes ,etc. It is reportedly used a lot in DXpeditions. Now they have a "home version" that is a little more sturdy. Has anyone used it and care to comment? Much appreciated John AB8O |
spiderbeam antenna
"jawod" wrote in message ... I tried to post on the antenna group but most of the conversation over there seems to remain on a rather esoteric (and pedantic) plan. So I'll try here (hope that's OK) I had a QSO with a VE who uses a "SpiderBeam" which I had never heard of. Apparently it is a folded modified Moxon design wherein the reflector and director elements (made of wire) are folded back toward the center of the antenna _______ \ / \ / _________ / \ /_____\ I am actually proud of that drawing (!) It comes as a kit that you construct with fiberglass tubes ,etc. It is reportedly used a lot in DXpeditions. Now they have a "home version" that is a little more sturdy. Has anyone used it and care to comment? Much appreciated John AB8O have you seen E-Ham reviews http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3688 Lamont |
spiderbeam antenna
Hi,
We used those back in the 80's for CB radios. Kick butt DXing antenna. But they were quite a bit stronger ;-) Cheers! |
spiderbeam antenna
There was a review in QST in the past year or so. Rosalie White was the
author, I believe. Tom, N3IJ "jawod" wrote in message ... I tried to post on the antenna group but most of the conversation over there seems to remain on a rather esoteric (and pedantic) plan. So I'll try here (hope that's OK) I had a QSO with a VE who uses a "SpiderBeam" which I had never heard of. Apparently it is a folded modified Moxon design wherein the reflector and director elements (made of wire) are folded back toward the center of the antenna _______ \ / \ / _________ / \ /_____\ I am actually proud of that drawing (!) It comes as a kit that you construct with fiberglass tubes ,etc. It is reportedly used a lot in DXpeditions. Now they have a "home version" that is a little more sturdy. Has anyone used it and care to comment? Much appreciated John AB8O |
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