RE: [amsat-bb] Compact 440 ONLY Ant.

[Tony Langdon <tlangdon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Can anyone reccomend a small 430-400 beam (3-5 elements) that
> is inexpensive?  I know about the Arrow antenna, but I
> don't need dual band and don't really want to pay for
> the added feature.

If you want cheap, I'd go for something home brew.  Doesn't require a
machine shop, just a few basic tools.  There are many designs for various
antennas.

My dual band beam cost approximately $10-$15, mostly for the brazing rod
which was used as the elements.  I got the boom from a friend who was
pulling some furniture apart, and the short lengths of coax were
insignificant. :)
For a 70cm monobander, it will be cheaper.

And it's nice to work the birds on something you've put together yourself.
:-)
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