[aprssig] Quad antenna construction techniques
Richard Amirault
ramirault at verizon.net
Tue Jan 9 07:49:22 EST 2007
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Rich"
Subject: [aprssig] Quad antenna construction techniques
> Building a quad for vhf for aprs.
> I have tried metal boom (hopeless) plastic (ok) and wood (good)
> I am open to suggestions on how to hold the vhf quad elements in place.
> I have used dowel spreaders with notches cut into them before.
> How about arrows ? they seem to have plastic bit at the end - a "bow nock"
(snip)
Many (most?) arrows are carbon based and will conduct electricity. Not sure
how well they would be for spreaders.
Wooden dowels or fiberglas rods will work. You can purchase JUST the arrow
nock to attach to the ends.
Richard Amirault N1JDU
Boston, MA, USA Go Fly A Kite
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