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19 Element Yagi

This document provides specifications and construction details for two versions (UK/USA and European) of an 19-element LFA Yagi antenna for the 2 meter amateur radio band. Key specifications for the UK/USA version include a forward gain of 24.05 dBi, front-to-back ratio of 18.09 dBi, and bandwidth of over 1 MHz. Detailed dimensions are provided for each antenna element as well as notes on feedpoint location and recommended balun. A similar set of specifications and construction details are then given for the European version.

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19 Element Yagi

This document provides specifications and construction details for two versions (UK/USA and European) of an 19-element LFA Yagi antenna for the 2 meter amateur radio band. Key specifications for the UK/USA version include a forward gain of 24.05 dBi, front-to-back ratio of 18.09 dBi, and bandwidth of over 1 MHz. Detailed dimensions are provided for each antenna element as well as notes on feedpoint location and recommended balun. A similar set of specifications and construction details are then given for the European version.

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Performance UK/USA Version - 19 element LFA Yagi Forward Gain: Front to Back Ratio: Bandwidth: Sky Temperature: G/T:

Stacking Information: Vertical Stacking: Horizontal Stacking: 4 x antenna Sky temp: 4 x antenna G/T: 4 x antenna Gain: 4.95m 5.20m 208.9K +0.85dB 24.05dBi 18.09dBi at 144.100MHz 32.05dB at 144.100MHz Better than 1MHz below 1.1:1 (143.7 - 144.7MHz) 211.1Kelvin -5.16dB

Build Dimensions for UK/US Version Element Notes Spacing in metres Half element Length in metres Element

Reflector 0 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod DE1 1/2 Tube (feedpoint) DE2 1/2 Tube .183

.512

.443

.347

.443

D1 .580 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D2 1.017 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D3 1.349 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D4 1.986 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D5 2.772 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod

.4775

.4475

.4525

.4515

.445

D6 3.622 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D7 4.504 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D8 5.404 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D9 6.318 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D10 7.240 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D11 8.175 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D12 9.125 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D13 10.080 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D14 11.025 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D15 11.994 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D16 12.971 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod D17 13.775 3/8 inch Diameter tube or solid rod Notes:

.439

.435

.4315

.4285

.4255

.4215

.416

.4105

.404

.3965

.3875

.4015

DE1 and DE2 are joined at the ends by either 8mm tube bent to 'trombone' inside the 12mm tube. You can use 10mm tube also, Adjust loop for best SWR. Install a 1:1 grounded balun such as Pawsey stub or G0KSC Antenna Balun more Here: http://www.g0ksc.co.uk/creatingabalun.html Feed point is the centre of DE1

Please read the 'how to make the LFA Loop' page here

Build Dimensions for European Version

Element Notes

Spacing in metres Half element Length in metres

Element

Reflector 0 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod DE1 12mm Tube (feedpoint) DE2 12mm Tube .182

.5115

.443

.346

.443

D1 .585 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D2 1.018 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D3 1.349 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D4 1.987 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D5 2.771 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D6 3.620 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D7 4.503 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D8 5.404 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D9 6.319 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D10 7.241 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D11 8.174 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D12 9.122 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D13 10.078 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D14 11.023 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod

.4775

.447

.452

.451

.4445

.4385

.4345

.431

.428

.425

.421

.4155

.410

.4035

D15 11.992 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D16 12.970 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod D17 13.776 10mm Diameter tube or solid rod Notes:

.396

.387

.401

DE1 and DE2 are joined at the ends by either 8mm tube bent to 'trombone' inside the 12mm tube. You can use 10mm tube also, Adjust loop for best SWR. Install a 1:1 grounded balun such as Pawsey stub or G0KSC Antenna Balun more Here: http://www.g0ksc.co.uk/creatingabalun.html Feed point is the centre of DE1

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