[bars] 20m Directional Antenna

[Paul Pellegrini]

Jason –

Putting up a directional antenna requires some planning.  Here are some ideas/tips for you to think about.

Do you want to use a rotator?  Do you have a specific preferred directionlike the USA?

Where do you want to mount it?  Tower?  Side of the house?

How high will it be? 60 feet is a great height for a 20M yagi, but very good results can be obtained by mounting it at 20 feet or 30 feet.  You may be able to get to 20 to 30 feet high by mounting to the side of your house.

Weight and size are important.  I found a 20M yagi on dx engineering that weighs45 pounds and has a 24 foot boom.

You may want to consider a smaller triband beam like acushcraft A3S.  It weights 27 pounds andhas a boom length of 14 feet.  There willbe a gain penalty with this beam compared to the monoband yagi, but it will be easier to handle on the ground if you aretrying to install the yagi.  However, on theplus side you get 3 good dx bands.

Rather than doing a new purchase put out a squawk here onthe BARS website and ask if anyone wants to get rid of a yagi antenna.  You will need to take what you can get butyou may be surprised with the response.

Happy hunting and good dxing.
de K1VK - Paul
    On Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 08:20:57 PM EDT, 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:
   
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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.


Thank you for your time and I hope to hear some of your suggestions!




73,

Jason SanromaK1NAD
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