2m 9 Element LFA Yagi
Build instructions
I drew this document with info obtained from G0KSC's website: www.g0ksc.co.uk
Where to get the parts:
Stauff Clamps
Green plastic clamps: https://www.pipelineproductsdirect.com/p-24162-2127-pp.aspx
Aluminium clamp to ground the loop: https://www.pipelineproductsdirect.com/p-23238-2127-al.aspx
Metal for Boom and Elements:
You'll need 1 x 5m length of 1.25 Inch square tube for the boom
2 x 5m lengths of 1/2 inch round tube for the elements (10m in total)
1:1 Balun:
https://www.g0ksc.co.uk/more-news/ferrite-core-1-1-baluns/144mhz-G0KSC_Antenna_parts.html
Plastic elements ends and boom cap to neaten the job:
https://www.g0ksc.co.uk/more-news/boom-a-element-end-caps.html
THIS ANTENNA IS ONE LENGTH, YOU COULD SPLIT IT IN TWO SECTIONS AND WOULD THEN REQUIRE A BOOM JOINER WHICH G0KSC ALSO STOCKS HERE
Feed point 1 (I used this)
I felt this method had closer spacing of the coax legs (balun) and more purchase on the element
Feedpoint 2 (another option)
I originally chose this method but I felt there wasn't enough aluminium being held by the stauff clamp. If i build again I will use this method as its neater
Dipole centre conductor is made from a piece of plastic kitchen chopping board!
Great SWR
By careful adjustment of the driven element 'trombones' you can tweak the SWR to your preferred frequency
Just waiting to install the balun and end caps ready for final testing
Note: To get best SWR results during testing its best to install the antenna with the boom pointing to the sky and raised off the floor by a foot or so.
Installed on the tower
Its pretty big!