Hi Mike,
Yes, the length of the elements will be affected. Fatter elements look
electrically longer, I think, so they may need to be shortened a bit to
compensate for a shift in frequency. Impedance may be affected as well.
You will also need to keep the same mounting scheme, as to whether
>I am wondering about going from 1/4 inch tound elements to about 3/8 inch
square
>would effect the performance of this antenna.
>Mike Hoblinski
>N6IMF
It definitely will Mike, but not in a positive/negative way per se. Let me
explain.
If you follow an optimized design that called for 1/4 inch
: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 6:46 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Antenna element and Boom material
> >I am wondering about going from 1/4 inch tound elements to about 3/8 inch
> square
> >would effect the performance of this antenna.
>
> >Mike Hoblinski
>
> >N6IMF
;Yagi Antennas for 144 MHz DUBUS
1/1990 pag. 23
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i8CVS Domenico
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I am wondering about going from 1
