This is amazing i cant thank you enough for this video! I recently made a 137MHz yagi for amateur satellite imagery but it wasnt anything like this. Big and cumbersome, not portable at all. With this method i think i can really improve my design and make it portable all in one go. Thanks again sir and thank you for your service to our country! God bless America 🇺🇸
Very neat! I like the way you repurposed the aluminum arrows for this. I have been trying to figure what items could be used for antenna parts and hadn't thought of that before. 73 KC3ZJJ
@@oldjarhead386 Hey WE BE BROTHERS forever right!!!!!!!!!!!!. I like the funnin, it keeps us laughing Have a good one and enjoy the rest of our lives. RON!!!
That's quite a novel approach for a breakdown Yagi. However, from what I see, the most popular handheld Yagi for T-hunting appears to be the 3-element "tape measure" version, which is very cheap and easy to make, is flexible in the field when hunting through foliage and folds up for transport. Plus there's no need for a gamma match.
Thank you first for watching, THEN allow me to say that LIKE ALL HAMS, I started this project as a way to further myself in fox/bunny hunting. It was only going to be a test to see if I could do it, then it caught on with my club... I was going to make one of those tape measure yagis, but then saw ALL the other guys doing the same thing, so I thought i would go a different way,,, Im happy I did... Oh and these yagi type antennas are quite sturdy ,,,The arrows are the same ones that they use to hunt deer and bear,,, so they do hold up to abuse in the woods,, Thanks again for watching, RON K3RJW
@@polishpicl Thanks for making the video. I think it's great that T-hunting has a following in your neck of the woods. It has essentially died out where I am -- ageing hams and associated mobility problems being the main problem. I am considering trying to get the younger members interested, and commencing with a Yagi build session appears to be a good way to go.
Does the size shaft matter? I have some old 1816's lying around. Also I would love to see the three element version. I just got my Technician license last week. KI5WGI
I found out that it does but very little. As I state on my video, its not for transmitting unless you tune it and you can recieve on a coat hanger but the yagi allows you to recieve directionally .
@@polishpicl Thanks for replying. The video was detailed enough I just figured id ask because by the time I sourced everything and shipped it that it would cost more than just picking one up from you. Anyway thanks again.
would you be interested in a box of arrows, I have about 15 extra that I got from guys, and can always get more,, I would be willing to ship to you in Ohio, but would need your address, you can always PM me at Polishpicl@aol.com ,,, oh at no cost.. they are jus sitting here waiting for me to make more yagis , and I have enough for the next year..
Great Video! What did you use as a clamp for the receiver collector wire? Also...what are the measurements for the beam and element spacing of a 3 element yagi? Thanks again for the great instructions.... KN4WXI
I use two piecies of aluminum that I had laying around for the clamp/holder,, flat about 1/16 inch thick,, the measurments of the elements are DIrector is 17 1/8, Driver 19 1/4 and the long one being 20 1/4. . Hope this helps.
The 3 is about 60% more sensitive so using the 2 close to the fox is better and the three at longer distances.but both can be used either way,you just have to understand your own antenna with practice.
@@polishpicl I'm new to Ham, so I was interested in making a UHF Yagi. I have watched a ton of videos and most are for 2 meter. Very few quality videos are for UHF, I enjoyed how you explain how you make your antenna's. I believe I have the general idea how to make a Yagi, I'm looking for the spacing requirements and how to tune the antenna.
@@elwilliams1992 each freq is different,,the best bet is start at 10 inches and trim from there to get best reception at each quarter inch to a known transmitter on a specific frequency
Thanks for making this video! Very easy to follow and informative! I do have one question... what did you use to make the gamma shorting bar? I am hoping to build both a two element and a 3 element as soon as I can gather all the parts needed! Thanks again and 73 from KO4ARX
@@polishpicl Thank you for the response... and I have a follow up question 😁 what is the metal piece that connects/clamps the the short piece of arrow to the longer one? Thanks and 73 de KO4ARX
It's just a cut piece of aluminum to hold the two together..they work both ways..connected with screws electronically or just joined holding the smaller tube parrellel.
i like to get a list with instructions and measurements, on how too build this please My information is good on QRZ W5RKA great job sir , Thank you for your service.
@@polishpicl I’m thinking about using a handful of those extendable silver alloy antennas that an old hand held radio might have, to make a universal Yagi, because I’ve been playing with a bunch of different transmitters that all use different frequencies and I’m not quite sure what I want to build yet. What do you think about that? You think it’ll work, if I can come up with some boom to allow them to slide around and be adjusted?
How could you tell, bahahahah, I always visit ALL the PX's when I hit any military type post, or location.,, THanks for the hit on the video. I'll get your info from QRZ, and mine is there too. RON 73
Thanks for your military service and your contribution to Amateur Radio. I haven't seen your call sign anywhere in the videos I've watched, but I may have missed it because I'm a new subscriber. Will you share your call sign? Hal - KF0ANO
This is amazing i cant thank you enough for this video! I recently made a 137MHz yagi for amateur satellite imagery but it wasnt anything like this. Big and cumbersome, not portable at all. With this method i think i can really improve my design and make it portable all in one go. Thanks again sir and thank you for your service to our country! God bless America 🇺🇸
Quite welcome
Nice build. Appreciate your time in making the video. 3 years and still an interesting project!
i know it's kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to watch new movies online ?
@Jack Sincere Flixportal :)
@Jayden Brycen Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it!!
@Jack Sincere No problem :)
Bill-N6EF-Thank you fro the video. It looks like an easy build. Thank you for your service to our country.
Very neat! I like the way you repurposed the aluminum arrows for this. I have been trying to figure what items could be used for antenna parts and hadn't thought of that before.
73 KC3ZJJ
@@jeepjerk thanks mike
You didn’t happen to be in the Army did you?
222, Oh yes, just like the highway outside my house. Route 222.......2 years 2 months and 2 days, all over the world.
@@polishpicl I’m funnin’ with ya! 13 years USMC and 24 as a civilian for the Navy!
@@oldjarhead386 Hey WE BE BROTHERS forever right!!!!!!!!!!!!. I like the funnin, it keeps us laughing Have a good one and enjoy the rest of our lives. RON!!!
Yes I would like one 4 element for use at hunt camp
Thank you. I'm just getting into this hobby.
Not sure what time it is across the pond could your antenna be tuned and use from bottom of 26mhz to top 27mhz
@@psychobillypaul4172 it can be timed with proper equipment
Super gemacht! Grüße aus Bucks county
Donke schoen
Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing and stay blessed
Thank you sir.I respect you and yours .... may all be blessed
What is and gage of the wire for receiver collector, please? I looked at your video several times and missing it. Thank you for this video.
I used the inside core of rg58 keeping the resistance of the wire the same..I tried 14 gage once but it was less than optimum on recieve..
thanks for the idea..
That's quite a novel approach for a breakdown Yagi. However, from what I see, the most popular handheld Yagi for T-hunting appears to be the 3-element "tape measure" version, which is very cheap and easy to make, is flexible in the field when hunting through foliage and folds up for transport. Plus there's no need for a gamma match.
Thank you first for watching, THEN allow me to say that LIKE ALL HAMS, I started this project as a way to further myself in fox/bunny hunting. It was only going to be a test to see if I could do it, then it caught on with my club... I was going to make one of those tape measure yagis, but then saw ALL the other guys doing the same thing, so I thought i would go a different way,,, Im happy I did... Oh and these yagi type antennas are quite sturdy ,,,The arrows are the same ones that they use to hunt deer and bear,,, so they do hold up to abuse in the woods,, Thanks again for watching, RON K3RJW
@@polishpicl Thanks for making the video. I think it's great that T-hunting has a following in your neck of the woods. It has essentially died out where I am -- ageing hams and associated mobility problems being the main problem. I am considering trying to get the younger members interested, and commencing with a Yagi build session appears to be a good way to go.
@@James_Bowie Where are you at?
Does the size shaft matter? I have some old 1816's lying around. Also I would love to see the three element version. I just got my Technician license last week. KI5WGI
I found out that it does but very little. As I state on my video, its not for transmitting unless you tune it and you can recieve on a coat hanger but the yagi allows you to recieve directionally .
Nice design. How much are you selling them for? I hope you are because I see that this video is a few years old.
I've really stopped shipping them..but please try to make one yourself..it's easy..I believe all the instructions are on my video...
@@polishpicl Thanks for replying. The video was detailed enough I just figured id ask because by the time I sourced everything and shipped it that it would cost more than just picking one up from you. Anyway thanks again.
Where do you get cheap aluminum arrows that won't cost you an arm and a leg at a sporting goods store?
I visit all bow centers for damaged arrows bent a little and clean them out
would you be interested in a box of arrows, I have about 15 extra that I got from guys, and can always get more,, I would be willing to ship to you in Ohio, but would need your address, you can always PM me at Polishpicl@aol.com ,,, oh at no cost.. they are jus sitting here waiting for me to make more yagis , and I have enough for the next year..
Amazon has them
Damned impressive! (thought that I heard WWV for a second?)
Any advice for finding aluminum arrows? I am 0 for 4 at the moment as they say they are no longer being sold.
Very true,,go to a sporting goods store,find out where there are bow ranges,,they usually have a few laying around...
You can find them on Amazon.
Great Video! What did you use as a clamp for the receiver collector wire? Also...what are the measurements for the beam and element spacing of a 3 element yagi? Thanks again for the great instructions.... KN4WXI
I use two piecies of aluminum that I had laying around for the clamp/holder,, flat about 1/16 inch thick,, the measurments of the elements are DIrector is 17 1/8, Driver 19 1/4 and the long one being 20 1/4. . Hope this helps.
@@polishpicl thanks alot for the info. What's the spacing between each element?
@@justinshephard5262 Send me your e mail address and I"ll actually send you the instruction sheet that I use..
@@polishpicl thanks! Email is shepj03@gmail.com....thanks again for the help
@@polishpicl Think I can get a copy? bugpower@gmail.com
What if I wasn't in the ARMY ?
Yeah, I was in the USMC.
Are you still,selling your antennas? Interesting. How do the 2 compare to,the 3?
The 3 is about 60% more sensitive so using the 2 close to the fox is better and the three at longer distances.but both can be used either way,you just have to understand your own antenna with practice.
And yes still selling them.
can you please make a video for UHF and how to turn the antenna
They actually make an antenna for UHF...there is a great you tube video on best way to hold and turn it. If you need specifics write me back..
@@polishpicl I'm new to Ham, so I was interested in making a UHF Yagi. I have watched a ton of videos and most are for 2 meter. Very few quality videos are for UHF, I enjoyed how you explain how you make your antenna's. I believe I have the general idea how to make a Yagi, I'm looking for the spacing requirements and how to tune the antenna.
How Long does the pickup wire need to be?
@@elwilliams1992 each freq is different,,the best bet is start at 10 inches and trim from there to get best reception at each quarter inch to a known transmitter on a specific frequency
As you saw,,7 1/2 inches for 2 meters is my optimum
Thanks for making this video! Very easy to follow and informative! I do have one question... what did you use to make the gamma shorting bar? I am hoping to build both a two element and a 3 element as soon as I can gather all the parts needed!
Thanks again and 73 from KO4ARX
First thank you for watching,,,,I use the center of rg58 coax solid core....
@@polishpicl Thank you for the response... and I have a follow up question 😁 what is the metal piece that connects/clamps the the short piece of arrow to the longer one?
Thanks and 73 de KO4ARX
It's just a cut piece of aluminum to hold the two together..they work both ways..connected with screws electronically or just joined holding the smaller tube parrellel.
@@polishpicl Thanks so much!
@@polishpicl Does that "connector" piece have to be metal? I was thinking of using the foam plastic arrow holders from the arrow box?
i like to get a list with instructions and measurements, on how too build this please My information is good on QRZ W5RKA great job sir , Thank you for your service.
I have the whole thing on my video..measurements of each piece,,and length of the parts..if you need more I would rather email them to you..
Can you make me one for 318 Mhz?
Never tried.... Size and weight matters.
Don't think so..try it yourself it's pretty easy...
@@polishpicl I found a yagi calculator that will tell me the lengths I need. I’ll try that.
Outstanding......that's not only how YOU learn,,but then you could teach others,,,and make a video right away...
@@polishpicl I’m thinking about using a handful of those extendable silver alloy antennas that an old hand held radio might have, to make a universal Yagi, because I’ve been playing with a bunch of different transmitters that all use different frequencies and I’m not quite sure what I want to build yet. What do you think about that? You think it’ll work, if I can come up with some boom to allow them to slide around and be adjusted?
Where did you buy the 8-32 arrow inserts?
Any bow and arrow shop or Cabelas
Now I know why my PX was out of souvenirs.... (Joke)... W4EMB.. great stuff... Drop me a line sometime. I'm good on QRZ.
How could you tell, bahahahah, I always visit ALL the PX's when I hit any military type post, or location.,, THanks for the hit on the video. I'll get your info from QRZ, and mine is there too. RON 73
OH and Im K3RJW
Your 95 mile south of me😁
If I ever come up north , I''ll look you up,, Thanks for watching!
Thank you. N0QFT
Thanks for your military service and your contribution to Amateur Radio. I haven't seen your call sign anywhere in the videos I've watched, but I may have missed it because I'm a new subscriber. Will you share your call sign?
Hal - KF0ANO
Yes K3RJW....