Lightweight 2 meter Yagi antenna.
This antenna project from Chuck (KK6USY) could be the ideal antenna for POTA/SOTA operations. This 5-element Yagi weighs only 21 oz (595.35 grams) and uses readily available parts online or at your neighborhood building supply outlet. Chuck provides a list of materials and conducts field tests of his homemade antenna. Also, you could use this antenna at your home station in an emergency. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv6CKQwnRtQ. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Chuck (KK6USY): In this video I make a 2 meter 5 element Yagi Antenna that weighs just 21oz. In a later video I will show how well it works on FM and SSB. Dimensions, reflector - 20 1/8" x 2 1/4" in from end of boom driven - 19 5/16" x 2 11 3/16" from reflector - insulated from boom use nylon washers and all thr...