Hardest bit when setting my first hexbeam up was getting the North on the rotor the same as the North on the antenna......not seen any videos on that but finally got it sorted which isn't easy with a tiny garden .Good vid ape cheers 🍻
Hello Ape. Finally, somebody talks about something other than a crappy end fed wire. The difference between a Yagi and a wire is not comparable. A Yagi gets OUT!
Hi Ape, Nice concise explanation of a diverse subject. When I was looking for a tower, I wanted one that I could lower to the ground for maintenance rather than climb it. I settled for a tubular crank up with the rotating base raising fixture. I wanted a 77 ft tower, but had to settle for a 45 as my township engineer stated that it would need to fall within the property line when fully extended. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U
Great video Ape !!....Maybe to add when Comparing particular Advertised antenna Gain that 2.15 Dbi Antenna Gain = 1.0 Dbd (unity) Gain Antenna...Same correction Factor for an Advertized 6.0 Dbi Antenna is Exact Same Gain as an Advertized 3.85 Dbd Gain Antenna.....Pay attention & check that "d or i" 'cause some brands will "fake" you with the Bigger Looking Dbi Gain Claim.....
Thanks as usual great presentation! Been thinking about a directional for uhf and vhf we are working some knife edge coms due to hills and mountains wonder how much improvement we would get from a directional? Thanks again Ki7RJS
I hate to say this but, it depends. What I can assure you is that for line of sight antennas it’s better to be higher and that directional is better than omnidirectional. Good luck with the project 👍
Hi Ape, It would be nice if you could please do a video on decibels (dB) as it applies to Ham radio practice? I've seen various videos here on TH-cam over the last few years that usually end up as a mathematical/ algebraic nightmare, how hard does this need to be? Could you please break this down into a language we can all understand, as I suspect that I'm not the only one that is confused by the way that decibels work as a gain or a loss in signal level. Thanks, 73, Mike ZL3XD.
Obtuse is an angle greater than 90 degrees. So a good DX antenna has a MORE acute take off angle than a poorer performing antenna with a less acute take off angle….. but I get it…. Just nit picking on what is an excellent intro explanation of directional antennas… 73 de VK2AOE.
Great beginner video Ape!
Thanks Hayden!
Great information Ape. There is so much to absorb in the ham way of life, I always appreciate learning.
Howdy Bob, glad you liked it and thanks for watching 🍻
Excellent presentation and content in your videos sir.
Thanks Sean, glad you like the videos 👍
The way you pronounce Yagi is Hot.
Like RF Hot.
Enjoying the Beginner videos, thanks Ape.
LOL… thanks Norrin 👍
This is really awesome, I feel like I just had an experience with Walter Kronkite.
You make me laugh bro 👍
Hardest bit when setting my first hexbeam up was getting the North on the rotor the same as the North on the antenna......not seen any videos on that but finally got it sorted which isn't easy with a tiny garden .Good vid ape cheers 🍻
The old calibration trap! Thanks for watching Andy 👍
I am glad you covered the topic of safety, especially concerning towers.
It’s important for sure, we see way too many accidents. Thanks for watching 👍
That’s some excellent splainin!
Lol, thanks for watching Walt 🍻
Hello Ape. Finally, somebody talks about something other than a crappy end fed wire. The difference between a Yagi and a wire is not comparable. A Yagi gets OUT!
Glad you liked it TEA 👍
Thanks for educating us ludites every week!!
He Littrell, thanks for watching 👍
Thank you Ape. I am learning alot
Awesome Steve, thanks for watching 👍
Great video Ape.
Thanks Thump 👍
Hi Ape,
Nice concise explanation of a diverse subject. When I was looking for a tower, I wanted one that I could lower to the ground for maintenance rather than climb it. I settled for a tubular crank up with the rotating base raising fixture. I wanted a 77 ft tower, but had to settle for a 45 as my township engineer stated that it would need to fall within the property line when fully extended. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U
Howdy Don. I can promise you that you will never see me climb a tower. Thanks for watching 👍
good stuff!
Howdy Gregg, glad you liked it 👍
Thanks for clearing some things up. DB, DBi for example. Would like to have more info on want a standard dipole, etc., meant.
Glad to help Joel 👍
Check these out, should help with dipoles:
th-cam.com/video/0V6Zgrksf6k/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/xjgySQYNULU/w-d-xo.html
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Ape !!....Maybe to add when Comparing particular Advertised antenna Gain that 2.15 Dbi Antenna Gain = 1.0 Dbd (unity) Gain Antenna...Same correction Factor for an Advertized 6.0 Dbi Antenna is Exact Same Gain as an Advertized 3.85 Dbd Gain Antenna.....Pay attention & check that "d or i" 'cause some brands will "fake" you with the Bigger Looking Dbi Gain Claim.....
Totally agree Tom, don’t trust the antenna dealers. Thanks for watching 👍
So if the yagi was angled downward the offset degree of take-off of the main lobe, one could steer it closer to the surface? I reckon it would work
Yes, pointing up or down will change the elevation 👍
Those are excellent words you went through. 73! :D
Why thank you Lionel 👍
Thanks as usual great presentation! Been thinking about a directional for uhf and vhf we are working some knife edge coms due to hills and mountains wonder how much improvement we would get from a directional? Thanks again Ki7RJS
I hate to say this but, it depends. What I can assure you is that for line of sight antennas it’s better to be higher and that directional is better than omnidirectional. Good luck with the project 👍
Hi Ape,
It would be nice if you could please do a video on decibels (dB) as it applies to Ham radio practice?
I've seen various videos here on TH-cam over the last few years that usually end up as a mathematical/ algebraic nightmare, how hard does this need to be?
Could you please break this down into a language we can all understand, as I suspect that I'm not the only one that is confused by the way that decibels work as a gain or a loss in signal level.
Thanks,
73, Mike ZL3XD.
Hey Mike, I will add it to the list! Be warned, its a long list...
Obtuse is an angle greater than 90 degrees. So a good DX antenna has a MORE acute take off angle than a poorer performing antenna with a less acute take off angle….. but I get it…. Just nit picking on what is an excellent intro explanation of directional antennas… 73 de VK2AOE.
Yeah, it would be best with an obtuse refraction off the ionosphere. Thanks for watching TAOE 👍
No mention of the Moxon ===> 😭
That was by design 😉
I'm worried that as soon as I build something, my local possum family of 3 will destroy it. Do they climb on and destroy antenna's?
LOL, I have no idea 👍