Good video Chuck. I am N5YTH in Tulsa, Ok. I am retired now and looking to get more active in Ham radio. Twenty + years ago I played around with 2 meter quads! I had some pole vault fiberglass shafts to use for boom and fiberglass rod for spreaders. I just had to push it and see just how far I could go. So, I built two identical quads {5 element} and 'caul phased' them. Took a CB coax harness and tied them together. I was working simplex with 5 watts over 500 miles away. I would change the wire to magnet wire. larger the better, this widens the band. I also incorporated an ink pen type system in the ends of spreaders to keep the wire tight and straight. It also helped to re-tighten the wire after the birds get off it. Each side was around 19 inches. The main array was only about 15 feet off the ground. Have fun. N5YTH Don
Built a bunch of those in 2 meter for horizontal side band , they worked perfect but you do need a choke on it , found out pretty fast . its a lightweight antenna so I built sleeve chokes for them and that made only horizontal signals were heard . I used 3/4" PVC for boom and 1/4" fiberglass plant steaks for spreaders , my record distance was 420 miles with ground wave only and I was a 10' above sea level so quads are the best .
Not a lot of parts outside of the printed parts. I will be getting the stl files up on thingaverse soon I hope. I also will do a follow up video explaining how to build without printing parts, make sure you are subscribed!
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures yes sr! During hamcation 23! I give you a sticker of Costa Rica with my callsing! I hope to see you next year there! 73 and all the best! PD: I'm still using the moxon antenna for 6m you design and share in a video and is working oustanding!
Hi Chuck, Nice quad build. I like your design. Easy to experiment at 70cm with a 3D printer. At the end when you paused after saying that would be you last video, I held my breath until you said for 2024.🙂You and the family have a Happy New Year. 73 WJ3U
Here north of Line A, the 420 Mhz to 430 Mhz range is not available to hams. It's used for land mobile here and in Canada. The band limits are detailed in Part 97... de WB2VUO in Amherst, NY
Ohhh thanks Keith. My 705 is locked out of that section and I bet it was from being used in that section of the country. It was a reconditioned / open box but i think the youth on the air is where it was used.
All the more reason to learn Fusion360 with the sketching. It is just a matter of going back into the sketch for the model and changing the dimension of the hole and the model readjusts. You then kick out the updated stl file.
Cool antenna. I would definitely like to build one. I just ran across your channel and subscribed. I’m very interested in antenna building. Happy Holidays!!!! Bill, KC2KNA
Daniel, sorry I forgot to talk about that. I did put a link to it in the description, but it is a Comet CAA-500MarkII. I think it's one of the best buys , because it covers so much of the bands for a decent price. I plan to do a follow up video to this to answer some questions and I will show it then. I also have a video on it from a couple years ago. ua-cam.com/video/AIBFdXwP2gM/v-deo.html
15 db is a bit of a stretch. With all that hardware, polarized, stranded wire,. I'd say 6 db on a good day. A good chance you're confused by the noise-floor. Whats the Front to Back, side lobes, off axis rejection, etc.
You said you are getting new printer ive been looking at the flashforge 5 pro just curious as i use mine to build antenna accessories thanks i enjoy your antenna builds
When and where will you post the .stl files? I love building antennas, not just for ham radio but weather satellite reception and SDR listening. I would love to build this and try some 70cm SSB on my 991a! Thanks and 73. KG9PN
I’ve got an old rigid I need to get rid of. It’s shimmed out and aligned by me but still scares the crap outa me from the few times I’ve used it. Dahm covid had me buying questionable stuff off marketplace from shady trucks .
Good video Chuck. I am N5YTH in Tulsa, Ok. I am retired now and looking to get more active in Ham radio. Twenty + years ago I played around with 2 meter quads! I had some pole vault fiberglass shafts to use for boom and fiberglass rod for spreaders. I just had to push it and see just how far I could go. So, I built two identical quads {5 element} and 'caul phased' them. Took a CB coax harness and tied them together. I was working simplex with 5 watts over 500 miles away. I would change the wire to magnet wire. larger the better, this widens the band. I also incorporated an ink pen type system in the ends of spreaders to keep the wire tight and straight. It also helped to re-tighten the wire after the birds get off it. Each side was around 19 inches. The main array was only about 15 feet off the ground. Have fun. N5YTH Don
Don, that's awesome to hear! I hope you do get back into it now that you are retired and congratulations!
I've said it before, Uncle Chuck is the premier antenna builder on UA-cam!
Well that is really nice of you to say, I do appreciate it!
Built a bunch of those in 2 meter for horizontal side band , they worked perfect but you do need a choke on it , found out pretty fast . its a lightweight antenna so I built sleeve chokes for them and that made only horizontal signals were heard . I used 3/4" PVC for boom and 1/4" fiberglass plant steaks for spreaders , my record distance was 420 miles with ground wave only and I was a 10' above sea level so quads are the best .
Yea my plan is to use the same type of choke, I like those for most of my portable antennas!
Looking forward to getting the stl files so I can build it! Great video!
I will be working on getting them posted.
Nice work Chuck! Really liked ya showing the stuff in tinkercad too
Thanks Andy, a fun project!
How can I get the part list for the antenna
Not a lot of parts outside of the printed parts. I will be getting the stl files up on thingaverse soon I hope. I also will do a follow up video explaining how to build without printing parts, make sure you are subscribed!
Nice quad Chuck! Try a quad for VHF, it will be great to see the performance in FT8/SSB 73 from Costa Rica TI3GB-Greg
I have never tried FT8 there but I have done SSB. Didn't we meet this year at one of the Hamfest?
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures yes sr! During hamcation 23! I give you a sticker of Costa Rica with my callsing! I hope to see you next year there! 73 and all the best!
PD: I'm still using the moxon antenna for 6m you design and share in a video and is working oustanding!
Great build Chuck, you really are The Master Antenna builder. 73 de 2E0TWD
Hi Chuck,
Nice quad build. I like your design. Easy to experiment at 70cm with a 3D printer. At the end when you paused after saying that would be you last video, I held my breath until you said for 2024.🙂You and the family have a Happy New Year. 73 WJ3U
Thanks Don, Yea the high bands sure do make it easier on the builds. 73 and have a good New Years!
Great video! Would love to do this as a club build someday
That would be a great idea, hope you can do it!
Here north of Line A, the 420 Mhz to 430 Mhz range is not available to hams. It's used for land mobile here and in Canada. The band limits are detailed in Part 97... de WB2VUO in Amherst, NY
Ohhh thanks Keith. My 705 is locked out of that section and I bet it was from being used in that section of the country. It was a reconditioned / open box but i think the youth on the air is where it was used.
Do you have the parts on thingiverse or printables?
Not at this time, I want to tweak a few things first.
Would definitely love to know when you post this! Very interesting antenna. Great work
Thanks again Chuck!! Looks like a great project to break in my new 3D printer!! Awesome video!!!
It would be a great project for that new printer!!
Looks great ! I don't know about this type of design for up on top of the tower but for portable use it looks perfect.
There a a lot oh Hams putting them up on towers, but it does seem like more work. Thanks for watching!
Cool build!
Not as cool as you jumping out of planes lol!
Nice video chuck!
Thank you and thanks for the comment and watching!
Excellent build chuck. Great stuff for sure.
Thanks, Hey are you going to Quartzfest this year? It starts around 1-19-25.
Beautiful antenna
Thanks, it's one of the better antennas to get on a video and they just look Cool!
But Chuck, that table saw costs more than any other part of the build. And of course, that is the only part I am missing.😉
Not a part, it’s a tool. You probably have a neighbor that has one and would be willing to help out.
@@sxswutah-ww6dr I am just kidding with Chuck. Here I can do the same thing with a wooden dowel. And it might be fun to try.
@@sxswutah-ww6dr Don is always trying to bust them lol! But you are correct he just needs to make friends!
Would you consider selling the 3D printed parts for us non-3D printers?
Patrick email me. I have a friend that might do this for a few people.
Very Nice, Chuck.
Thanks Bill.
All the more reason to learn Fusion360 with the sketching. It is just a matter of going back into the sketch for the model and changing the dimension of the hole and the model readjusts. You then kick out the updated stl file.
You can also do this with OpenSCAD :-)
Mark I am working on it and I do like that feature. The learning curve for me is harder, but I will get there!
@@buckeye43210 I will look into this one also! Thanks.
Cool antenna. I would definitely like to build one. I just ran across your channel and subscribed. I’m very interested in antenna building. Happy Holidays!!!! Bill, KC2KNA
Welcome aboard, hope you enjoy the channel and Happy Holidays.
What band is it for?
70cm (440 MHz)
Dang. Wish I had kept the kids’s Tinker Toys!
They still make them lol and great idea!
What if you don’t have a 3-D printer?
Make it out of another material, it doesn't have to be 3d printed.
Hardwood is a great material for those parts Chuck made.
Check your local libraries. Many of them have 3D printers and only charge for the cost of the filament.
Check out your local library
Great video, but where's your ear pro and your anti kick back device for table saw? Lol I'm going to build one of these😊
Shhhh, Yea I know bad habits. Build one you will have fun!
What was the SWR meter you were using at the end?
Daniel, sorry I forgot to talk about that. I did put a link to it in the description, but it is a Comet CAA-500MarkII. I think it's one of the best buys , because it covers so much of the bands for a decent price. I plan to do a follow up video to this to answer some questions and I will show it then. I also have a video on it from a couple years ago. ua-cam.com/video/AIBFdXwP2gM/v-deo.html
15 db is a bit of a stretch. With all that hardware, polarized, stranded wire,.
I'd say 6 db on a good day.
A good chance you're confused by the noise-floor. Whats the Front to Back, side lobes, off axis rejection, etc.
Nice project. I may try to work up something similar using OpenSCAD.
I plan to do a follow up to this video with some different building technics that aren't printed. Let me know how it goes when you build yours!
I would you recommend 1/2” PVC for boom? I think Lowe’s has a thin walled version, that would save weight.
You can use PVC for sure! The small boom in wood was really light though.
You said you are getting new printer ive been looking at the flashforge 5 pro just curious as i use mine to build antenna accessories thanks i enjoy your antenna builds
Are the 3D parts available ?
They might be soon lol Ed.
When and where will you post the .stl files? I love building antennas, not just for ham radio but weather satellite reception and SDR listening. I would love to build this and try some 70cm SSB on my 991a! Thanks and 73. KG9PN
Good for UV satellite
I would think so, thanks for watching!
That would be a great 70cm antenna for an old Motorola radio running DMR.
Oh yea it would for sure!
Alright so I need a table saw . lol jk nice build Hollywood!
Everyone needs one Lol. But be careful !
I’ve got an old rigid I need to get rid of. It’s shimmed out and aligned by me but still scares the crap outa me from the few times I’ve used it. Dahm covid had me buying questionable stuff off marketplace from shady trucks .
@@RatchetFWD Yea you really need to be awake and paying attention when you use one!
Far to complicated. But it does look pretty cool.
I agree, it's not the simplest build but worth it for the results.
Could this video be more out of order? Its like yoda building
Good stuff.. tnx for sharing.. C-ya on da bands, Happy New Year 2025, 73 🎙Ira
Thanks and I hope we get a cotact!