Tag: antenna

RSGB IOTA contest

Members of the SNB contest group came together to play some radio in the RSGB IOTA contest. Some stations make the trek to far flung Islands in exotic parts of the world, we opted for the contest site close to Kelvedon Hatch in Essex. The SNB contest site has the added bonus of a 50m […]

Homebrew 21 MHz Beam Part #2

Read Part 1 of the homebrew project Now the exciting phase, nearing the end and a moment to complete the final stages. Construction of the matching phase, and mounting the driven element.  The antenna feed point is 28Ω, and the method of feeding the antenna is described on DK7ZM site. Once constructed from 2 lengths […]

Homebrew Project 21MHz 4E Yagi Antenna

Months ago I ordered some aluminium in preparation for another antenna project.  Wtih the assistance of John M0UKD the plan was to build a 21 MHz 4E Yagi. The aluminium was ordered from aluminium warehouse, and cost around £100 including delivery.     The on-line shop provides and delivers lengths of up to 5 meters, […]