DIY 6 Meter Moxon Antenna: Boost Your Summer VHF Fun!

Опубликовано: 03 Январь 2025
на канале: KB9VBR Antennas

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The 6 meter band is hot in the summer time and there is no better way to exploit it than with a directional antenna like the 6 meter Moxon. The Moxon is a 2 element Yagi that is inexpensive and easy to build, but also offers great results with 5.5dbi of gain and a 25db front to back ratio

The KB9VBR 6 Meter Moxon Antenna
Parts list:
4 - 48 inch x 3x8 inch fiberglass fence posts
1 - 3D printed Moxon hub
1 - 3D printed hub adapter
1 - 3D printed Feedpoint center
SO-239 chassis connector
20 feet 20 or 22 ga wire
#6 x ½ inch machine screws, nuts, and washers
8 small Ring terminals
String trimmer line
Painters pole: 15 - 23 feet

3D Printed Hub and feedpoint STL files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:664...
Painters Pole 3D printed adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:654...

Plans and dimensions: https://www.jpole-antenna.com/wp-cont...

Source for the 48 inch fiberglass fence posts:
Fleet Farm: https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/smv-...
Tractor Supply: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...

AC6LA Moxon Calculator: https://www.ac6la.com/moxgen1.html

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