Most hygain antennas use a predetermined length of tubing at each
element. The measurements are usually just for the joints after the
first piece of aluminum that is hooked to the boom.
But, this TH-6 diagram shows the lengths of the pieces against the boom.
What do the instructions show?
73, Jim W7RY
On 1/26/2023 4:26 PM, Art Greenberg wrote:
I should proof read before posting. The DE is insulated from the boom.
Fed with a beta match. Its a Hy-Gain antenna.
On 1/26/23 17:24, Art Greenberg wrote:
I think I left out an important detail. Elements are all connected to
the boom. Even the DE, fed with a "beta" match.
On 1/26/23 17:22, Doug Christensen wrote:
From center of where the electrical connection starts near the
boom, to
where the element terminates at the outside of the array.
doug
wb1e
73
On Thu, Jan 26, 2023, 12:34 PM Art Greenberg <art@artg.tv> wrote:
The instructions for setting element length aren't clear. Do I measure
from element tip to the side of the boom, or to the center of the
boom?
I think its the later ...
TNX
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WA2LLN
art@artg.tv
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