[bars] 20m Directional Antenna

[Steve Wedge, W1ES/4]

This is true. I bought good quality Times RG-213 For my beam at the first Westford QTH and I’m still using it (yes, I tested it in 2019 before putting it back up :-) ). Just replaced the 6m run with free hardline because the squirrels ate the coax.

73,

Steve Wedge, W1ES/4

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

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On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 21:01, n1hts <[n1hts at comcast.net](mailto:On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 21:01, n1hts <<a href=)> wrote:

> 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.
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> Jim
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> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy , an AT&T LTE smartphone
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> 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
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> Hello,
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> 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.
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> I have a few specific questions that will help to form my choice:
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Thank you for your time and I hope to hear some of your suggestions!
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> 73,
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> Jason Sanroma K1NAD
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