N7NUU conducted a test of his two ounce Yagi antenna about 0930 May 9. He used both half watt and 5.5 watt power on his IC V-8 HT. We received his TX very clear up here in Idaho via our Echo Link connection to the VVARA Mingus repeater. (N7NUU's lineal distance from the repeater was 22 miles.) The outdoor photo has minimal contrast so it is next to impossible to see the .025 music wire elements of the antenna. See lower photo for a better understanding of this lightweight backpacking antenna. (Photo by Robin W. N7OAU)
Here is a rendition of the original hollow hunting arrow Yagi antenna as described here by Paul Dryer (KD5IVP).
Click here for the original hollow arrow design by Paul Dryer. His construction diagram is shown below.
N7NUU used all of the "ingredients" as specified in the design and finished his first edition on Mother's Day. May 9th, we tested it out on the VVARA Mingus repeater to an Echo Link connection in Idaho Falls.
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