First Gain from 2m MOXON Antenna
Posted by Isham Issey
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| 2m MOXON 20 feet elevated from ground |
This antenna was built in 2009 and still up there at approximately 20 ft above ground.
I found,this is a great first gain for homebrew product. I can reached nearby repeater which distance at approximately 150 km with QRP operation. I have tested over simplex operation with a good signal 59.
I used to built a 6 el Yagi and perform a performance test to similar repeater and station with MOXON. The result was very impressing. MOXON can work with the same station as good as 6el Yagi. Now, Yagi is well kept inside my store for portable use only.
Here are some snaps during fabrication on my 2m MOXON. Take a look the tools used, it was hmmm..
This is complete set for portable operation. You will be surprised, I worked with one of the local repeater with distance approximately 100 km with good signal (59). I run 5 watt together with a cup of coffee.
Some pieces ready to form a moxon. All are hand made and without help from any machine.
This sketch still safely kept in drawer for future reference. In fact, I have open new book for other antenna project.
This a complete moxon but yet to install the feed point.
To all radios out there, if you are looking for your first homebrew and superb gain at its category, I recommend MOXON. Details of MOXON can be reached at http://www.moxonantennaproject.com/index.html. Again thanks for MOXON crew Les Moxon, G6XN for the great idea from west malaysia station, 73 De 9M2IDX. See you on air...
