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 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
