[VHFcontesting] DS222-8 antenna

WBR/WF4R wbr at verizon.net
Mon May 30 21:36:09 EDT 2005


Lu wrote:

>I use this Directive Systems end-mount yagi for rovering since it breaks
>down into two easily transportable halves.  When I arrive at a site, I can
>re-attach the last 3 directors with only one bolt through the boom.  But
>does anyone know if it will work with a low SWR if I leave off the 3
>directors and just use the antenna as a 5-el yagi?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Lu
>N2SLN / R
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I would be willing to bet that the only thing you will notice is a very 
slight decrease in gain.  Most directors past the fourth or fifth don't 
have much affect on vswr.  73, Bill, WF4R



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