DIY 6 meter Moxon antenna
Just in time for the ARRL Field Day or any other portable operation.
In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) introduces us to the versatile, easy-to-make, and highly efficient 6-meter Moxon antenna.
This antenna can be added to your "field kit" or Field Day bag in a matter of minutes. Six meter propagation improves during the summer, and this project is the perfect answer to snag some 6-meter contacts.
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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).
Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR):
The 6 meter band is hot in the summer time and there is no better way to exploit it than with a directional antenna like the 6 meter Moxon. The Moxon is a 2 element Yagi that is inexpensive and easy to build, but also offers great results with 5.5dbi of gain and a 25db front to back ratio
The KB9VBR 6 Meter Moxon Antenna
Parts list:
4 - 48 inch x 3x8 inch fiberglass fence posts
1 - 3D printed Moxon hub
1 - 3D printed hub adapter
1 - 3D printed Feedpoint center
SO-239 chassis connector
20 feet 20 or 22 ga wire
#6 x ½ inch machine screws, nuts, and washers
8 small Ring terminals
String trimmer line
Painters pole: 15 - 23 feet
3D Printed Hub and feedpoint STL files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:664...
Painters Pole 3D printed adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:654...
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Source for the 48 inch fiberglass fence posts:
Fleet Farm: https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/smv-...
Tractor Supply: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
AC6LA Moxon Calculator: https://www.ac6la.com/moxgen1.html
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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).