[bars] 20m Directional Antenna

[KC1SOZ]

The link would help, wouldn't it. :)

https://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/3981/4-elelemt-yagi-beam-antenna-for-20-meter?4-elelemt-yagi-beam-antenna-for-20-meter,145

Apparently he built two and installed them on the same mast, at 95 ft and
37 ft.

On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 9:14 PM KC1SOZ <kc1soz at bd5.com> wrote:

> No experience with these, but I found this DIY project for a 20 meter YAGI
> directional antenna. Throwing it out there as food for thought.
>
> 73,
> KC1SOZ Juan
>
> On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 8:19 PM Jason M. Sanroma - K1NAD <
> K1NAD at sanroma.net> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>>    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.
>>
>>    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.
>>
>>    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.
>>
>>    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.
>>
>>    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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