Difference between revisions of "Log-periodic antenna"
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* Pole + ground foot | * Pole + ground foot | ||
* guy wire | * guy wire | ||
| − | * star pickets | + | * star pickets (min 3) |
* receiver | * receiver | ||
* cable antenna-receiver | * cable antenna-receiver | ||
| + | * 4x D-cell batteries | ||
Tools: | Tools: | ||
| − | * PH2 | + | * PH2 screwdriver |
* metric socket set | * metric socket set | ||
| − | * ... | + | * hammer |
| − | + | * knot tying skills... ask Ellie :) | |
= Receiver = | = Receiver = | ||
Revision as of 12:37, 12 November 2020
pre-requisite
Things required:
- Antenna box
- Pole + ground foot
- guy wire
- star pickets (min 3)
- receiver
- cable antenna-receiver
- 4x D-cell batteries
Tools:
- PH2 screwdriver
- metric socket set
- hammer
- knot tying skills... ask Ellie :)
Receiver
Instructions: Media:UHF_receiver_operation_manual.pdf
Antenna setup
- Follow instructions from the antenna manual, being careful not to lose nuts and bolts!
- Before attaching the choke (coil thing at the large end), check using voltmeter there is no electrical short between the 2 sides of the antenna.
- Cable tie RF cable to the beam, making sure it remains aligned with the beam.
- Do not tighten coax connectors too much, just finger tight.
