[Elecraft] tape measure ant / elements

[Niel Skousen]

flexible but self supporting.    as a travel ant, the elements would stow nicely, but when 'rolled out', would remain self supporting

Niel

On May 16, 2012, at 1:06 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:

> I don't get the appeal of tape measure material for antenna elements. Other than its 
> 'self-measurement' property, what's good about it? It is made of steel, which has a 
> relatively high resistance, and isn't particularly durable.
> 
> On 5/16/2012 11:07 AM, Niel Skousen wrote:
>> I took a minute to look at the links, and I think the 6m yagi would have some problems
>> with droop and the elements folding, BUT Don's idea has a lot of merit.
>> 
>> I think a 6m Halo's (round and square) could be very nicely done with a tape-measure&
>> pvc construction.   Also, a Moxon beam might be nicely done with very light weight
>> supports and tape measure / wire / pvc construction…
>> 
>> Niel WA7SSA
>> 
>> 
>> On May 16, 2012, at 10:48 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> 
>>> Kieth,
>>> 
>>> How about a tape measure beam?  I believe 6 meters would be practical. See
>>> http://www.ccars.org/Projects/TapeYagi/index.htm for one example - increase the size
>>> for 6 meters.
>>> 
>>> 73, Don W3FPR
> 
> 
> -- 
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
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