[bars] 20m Directional Antenna

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Go to www.dxengineering.com. You can't go wrong there, or m2inc.com. Put it up right with good coax and it will last years. JimSent from my Samsung Galaxy , an AT&T LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: "Jason M. Sanroma - K1NAD" <K1NAD at sanroma.net> Date: 5/21/23  8:46 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: bars at w1hh.org Subject: [bars] 20m Directional Antenna Hello,I am looking into getting a 20m directional antenna set up at my QTH. But I am not sure exactly what I am looking for at the moment and would like to hear some suggestions if any of you have any.I have a few specific questions that will help to form my choice:1. What are the key factors to consider when selecting a directional antenna for 20-meter operations? Are there any specific specifications or features I should be looking for?2. Could you please suggest some reputable brands or models that have proven to be effective for 20-meter communications? If you have personal experience with any of these antennas, I would greatly value your insights.3. Are there any particular antenna types that are known to perform well for 20-meter operations? I would like to understand the pros and cons of different designs, such as Yagi, Log-Periodic, or Magnetic Loop antennas, in order to make an informed decision.4. Considering the budget aspect, are there any cost-effective options or DIY antenna projects that I could explore? I am willing to invest time and effort if it leads to a more affordable solution without compromising performance significantly.5. Lastly, do you have any additional advice or tips that could help me in my quest for a 20-meter directional antenna? Any personal experiences or lessons learned that you would be willing to share would be invaluable to me.Thank you for your time and I hope to hear some of your suggestions!73,Jason Sanroma
K1NAD
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