Looks good Mower Junkie. I heard you on the air saying you had just modified this antenna and IF that was what you were talking on it was doing a great job. 73's from 121 Ontario Canada
Thanks 121. Yup, I've been using this antenna for the past 2 days, and even at only 9 feet off the ground, it's doing very well. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.
Yes, I rembr & it's so cool, seeing u work on & experiment with different antennas, one of my favorite things to do in our radio hobby; Best 73 from Tennessee!🤓🇺🇸
One of the most underrated antenna's in the business. I built one from spare aluminum and it's and amazing performer over any vertical. Plus, it's uber lightweight and can be installed on any rotor.
Hey, thanks for the great video. Informative as always. You did really well with the original antenna as I remember and this is an interesting addition. Thanks for Sharing John and have a great weekend. NY202 Drew.
Just finished my 11 element beam build , vertical only , since 90% of 11 meter band is vertical it works great for DX and local of course , keep having fun , been in this hobby since 1972 , cheers
On the Maco the radials act as the counterpoise rather than earth / ground. I think this in effect forms a barrier from electrical noise below, ie. your house. Where the beam has nothing between the elements and the house as such. This was good to know! I wonder how a loop would act in these conditions above the house, loops are supposed to be quieter, probably because they are so finely tunes with the capacitor but also due to their narrow radiation pattern. The Maco looks interesting but would rather see someone trying a Big Mac. One day i will like to try to replicate a Big Mac or something similar. One goal i have is to build a 4 way log arimithic array for wideband or a rhomboid. Takes real estate though. To see a wideband antenna with 12db of gain would be amazing! LPV-1208 HF Long Range LP Dipole Antenna 4-30 MHz 12 dBi 160 ft
I had plexiglass on mine and it was all cracked due to the weather condition, I now switch to aluminium plates, better SWR, I used a non metallic primer to prevent any corrosion built up, nice job Mower Junkie
Hello Mower Junkie, great Job. I Build back in June 2020 2 Element beam on 6-foot boom tune at 27500 at 50 feet high i work Costa Rica all true South America and Australia, and maybe i Will try to but one more Element on 6 ft Boom make 3 elements. Good luck on all your experiments 73' Unit 62 Ohio
Thats pretty good swr without a gama match. I built a 3 element yagi, direct feed and it would not work on my 5555n, but it did well on a modified galaxy Dx 959. Nice antenna.
Hello Mower Junkie, This is Steve, Kb3hay. Yes I am a Ham but I also got my start in CB Radio,11 Meters and I still am active there. I go by 18 south central Pennsylvania and my handle is Grizzly. I wanted to just let you know that I love your channel and since they opened up FM and you have a couple radios that do FM like the Anytone 5555,The calling channel for FM is 26.805fm and there is a FM group that is there and there head guy is in Canada. I think if you go to the Facebook group page, you can join them, you don't have to, to be able to go there and try to make contacts with people. I have made contacts there all over Canada and the US. I would love to be able to DX you and have a QSO. I have been a subscriber to your channel for at least 3 years now and this is my first time posting here. You made a very nice 2 element beam and the way you made it work horizontal and vertical is just incredible. Great job!! Take care and hope to talk to you soon on the bands! Steve.. kb3hay... Grizzly number 18 South Central Pennsylvania
@@MowerJunkie Thank you for your reply! Great to make contact with you! Yes, I really hope we can make contact with each other on the AIR! Thanks again, Steve.. kb3hay..18 .. Grizzly..South Central Pennsylvania
nice swr i had stuff in my brothers guarage attic and found a cobra 135xlr and a trc 410. cobra is missing meter but looks in good shape. forgot i owned it. can't wait to try it might try to find a meter for it don't see too many of these on e bay
That'll be great when u get that back up in the air! But I'm also curious abt something else...there's no doubt, that MACO's a great antenna, but I wonder if u've ever compared it to an IMAX 2000 (or the updated version of it)? I've had an old IMAX for many years, so I'm now trying to decide between getting the updated version or a MACO like u have(?)🤓🇺🇸
I've never owned an IMax, But I know a lot of people that have owned both, the IMax and the Maco V58, All of them have told me they will never use an IMax again. The IMax is an easy to assemble antenna, But the Maco will give you better performance.
Hello JT, I new subscriber to your channel and l would like to build this antenna for my new cb base station which l am building currently. Is there any way you can provide all the materials used and measurements to get the lowest SWR in the description box. I sure appreciated it and kudos to your antenna build, well done, my friend! Sincerely, Ben.
Hello Ben, Thanks for the Sub. Please don't call Me "JT" it's not my name. I made a video of a 2 element build that should have the info you need. ua-cam.com/video/Ty4srKW-5zc/v-deo.html
@@MowerJunkie Impressive! Would you say it does (or would) outperform your wire dipole in horizontal position? I'm on the fence with installing either a wire dipole, Sirio SD-27 or the Maco BD-1 for 10 meter.
HEY BROTHER..I HAD A QUESTION..HOW MANY WATTS DO YOU RUN WHEN YOU TALK SKIP??? TRYING TO GET BACK INTO CB TALKING AND I WANT TO GO BIG TIME...ANY INFO WILL BE AMAZING FROM YOU BROTHER...THANKS FOR READING MY POST AND KEEP UP THE AMAZING VIDEOS!!!
What’s the formula for the free space between the elements. And if I wanted to add a driving element how would I calculate that distance. Thanks. I just can’t figure out.
if you get a chance, check out this video, www.hamuniverse.com/wb2vuo2elyagi.html I had 2 rotors on a 2 element yagi, so that I could run it vertical or horizontal. it worked great in both positions.
Noisy on flatside? That is harsh. The rotator control wire may need some ferrite rings at connection points, or power supply situation is worn. Try finding voltage it needs and run rotator on a battery, lipo or lead/acid bucket.
I've tried 5 different flat-side antennas, with and without a rotor, different heights and locations and they all had a high noise level. But a vertical antenna is very quiet on my house. on my garage a horizontal (flat-side) is a lot quieter.
@@MowerJunkie Well, could get crazy on some interference foxhunting, or call it a blessing on a quiet 5/8 Maco on the roof, and eventually side stack some vertical yagis!!! EME CB!!!
Hello John, John is there anyway I could get in touch with you through Facebook or any kind of number I live on Long Island and I had the best reception in the world on Long Island. You hear everything and everybody hears you, I retired and I moved down to Pickens County South Carolina, which is west of you, I cannot have an antenna because I’m renting an apartment for the first year that I’m down here so I work my radio from my house and I’m using my 1000 on the roof on my car, no problem, but I can hardly hear any skip and I know it’s there because I hear people saying how bad it is and how much there is, I need an idea on an antenna I could really use your valuable information. Can you please comment back that would be a start? Maybe I could give you my number or something. I don’t know how to do this. Thank you.
Just put mine up today it's sweet thanks for sharing I built mine just like yours flat SWR even with the box on or not thanks mower junkie just got to find a rotor now. TN. mud- flap stepping
Looks good Mower Junkie. I heard you on the air saying you had just modified this antenna and IF that was what you were talking on it was doing a great job.
73's from 121 Ontario Canada
Thanks 121. Yup, I've been using this antenna for the past 2 days, and even at only 9 feet off the ground, it's doing very well. Take care, 73's from 151 SC.
Yes, I rembr & it's so cool, seeing u work on & experiment with different antennas, one of my favorite things to do in our radio hobby; Best 73 from Tennessee!🤓🇺🇸
Nice build. That antenna should serve you well with the upcoming solar cycle
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The heat has kept me out of the shack and off of the garage roof as well 🙂 Nice mod with the larger pipe!
I might get on the roof at sunrise tomorrow, and try to get it installed before it gets hot again. Thanks for watching, 73's
One of the most underrated antenna's in the business. I built one from spare aluminum and it's and amazing performer over any vertical. Plus, it's uber lightweight and can be installed on any rotor.
Hey, thanks for the great video. Informative as always. You did really well with the original antenna as I remember and this is an interesting addition. Thanks for Sharing John and have a great weekend. NY202 Drew.
Thanks Drew, I can't wait to talk to You with this antenna. Take care 202, Have a good weekend, 73's
Just finished my 11 element beam build , vertical only , since 90% of 11 meter band is vertical it works great for DX and local of course , keep having fun , been in this hobby since 1972 , cheers
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It's a good day when a new Mower Junkie drops
Nice job! Looking to build 1 in here in South Australia :)
On the Maco the radials act as the counterpoise rather than earth / ground. I think this in effect forms a barrier from electrical noise below, ie. your house. Where the beam has nothing between the elements and the house as such. This was good to know! I wonder how a loop would act in these conditions above the house, loops are supposed to be quieter, probably because they are so finely tunes with the capacitor but also due to their narrow radiation pattern.
The Maco looks interesting but would rather see someone trying a Big Mac. One day i will like to try to replicate a Big Mac or something similar. One goal i have is to build a 4 way log arimithic array for wideband or a rhomboid. Takes real estate though. To see a wideband antenna with 12db of gain would be amazing!
LPV-1208 HF Long Range LP Dipole Antenna 4-30 MHz 12 dBi 160 ft
I had plexiglass on mine and it was all cracked due to the weather condition, I now switch to aluminium plates, better SWR, I used a non metallic primer to prevent any corrosion built up, nice job Mower Junkie
Hello Mower Junkie, great Job. I Build back in June 2020 2 Element beam on 6-foot boom tune at 27500 at 50 feet high i work Costa Rica all true South America and Australia, and maybe i Will try to but one more Element on 6 ft Boom make 3 elements. Good luck on all your experiments 73' Unit 62 Ohio
Thats pretty good swr without a gama match. I built a 3 element yagi, direct feed and it would not work on my 5555n, but it did well on a modified galaxy Dx 959. Nice antenna.
Great design 👌 will like to see a video on how she performs on the air.
Coming soon! Thanks for watching.
Hello Mower Junkie, This is Steve, Kb3hay. Yes I am a Ham but I also got my start in CB Radio,11 Meters and I still am active there. I go by 18 south central Pennsylvania and my handle is Grizzly. I wanted to just let you know that I love your channel and since they opened up FM and you have a couple radios that do FM like the Anytone 5555,The calling channel for FM is 26.805fm and there is a FM group that is there and there head guy is in Canada. I think if you go to the Facebook group page, you can join them, you don't have to, to be able to go there and try to make contacts with people. I have made contacts there all over Canada and the US. I would love to be able to DX you and have a QSO. I have been a subscriber to your channel for at least 3 years now and this is my first time posting here. You made a very nice 2 element beam and the way you made it work horizontal and vertical is just incredible. Great job!! Take care and hope to talk to you soon on the bands! Steve.. kb3hay... Grizzly number 18 South Central Pennsylvania
Thanks Steve, I'm a member that Facebook group, and I do call on 805 sometimes. Maybe we'll get that contact soon. Thanks for watching, 73's
@@MowerJunkie Thank you for your reply! Great to make contact with you! Yes, I really hope we can make contact with each other on the AIR! Thanks again, Steve.. kb3hay..18 .. Grizzly..South Central Pennsylvania
That’s a nice big back door right there Mower Junkie 👍. Shoot that with some clear coat and your good to go for a few seasons
I got best results from isolating the elements from the boom. Use some tape around the elements where they touch the U clamps and boom.
Would love to see a shootout between your Maco 5/8 and a MAX 2000 optimizer !!!
Perfect small yagi beam. That is exactly what I need for skip shooting
nice swr i had stuff in my brothers guarage attic and found a cobra 135xlr and a trc 410. cobra is missing meter but looks in good shape. forgot i owned it. can't wait to try it might try to find a meter for it don't see too many of these on e bay
the meter was missing off it
I have the same cheap arse rotator and it's been working fine with a 3 element beam for 7 years or so.
Chalk Board spray paint, black. Will keep the antenna warm and help to keep ice melted :0)
Nice antenna, well done that man,
Thanks, But who's JT?
@@MowerJunkie sorry auto correct being stupid again..
@@MowerJunkie Hey John he got you mixed up with 21SC DD. He is getting old and Glenn just forgets. LOL
@@cbradioghosttalk1986 don't make me row across the pond Drew.. because I will 😂😂😂
That'll be great when u get that back up in the air! But I'm also curious abt something else...there's no doubt, that MACO's a great antenna, but I wonder if u've ever compared it to an IMAX 2000 (or the updated version of it)? I've had an old IMAX for many years, so I'm now trying to decide between getting the updated version or a MACO like u have(?)🤓🇺🇸
I've never owned an IMax, But I know a lot of people that have owned both, the IMax and the Maco V58, All of them have told me they will never use an IMax again. The IMax is an easy to assemble antenna, But the Maco will give you better performance.
I am really thinking to build my first beam. I just need to do some research.
I would love to have specks on it
Cool yagi....seeing this i want one to...
Saludos desde Reynosa que medidas tienen ese tipo de antena
Hello JT, I new subscriber to your channel and l would like to build this antenna for my new cb base station which l am building currently. Is there any way you can provide all the materials used and measurements to get the lowest SWR in the description box. I sure appreciated it and kudos to your antenna build, well done, my friend! Sincerely, Ben.
Hello Ben, Thanks for the Sub. Please don't call Me "JT" it's not my name. I made a video of a 2 element build that should have the info you need. ua-cam.com/video/Ty4srKW-5zc/v-deo.html
Sorry, my apology. Thank you for the link. Have a good day.
@@benflores222 Thanks Ben, Have a great weekend.
I wish I could find some plans online to build one
Check out this video, it should have what you need. ua-cam.com/video/Ty4srKW-5zc/v-deo.html
I'd love to get the specs on that bud! I'm pretty sure I got enough to build one. 73's 295 Maine 👋
Check out this video, it should have what you need. ua-cam.com/video/Ty4srKW-5zc/v-deo.html
Let us know how that bad boy is for DX? A nice Horizontal beam like that is really all many of us need to shoot some skip.
Thanks, it works great! I have been using this antenna for over 6 months, and I have talked all over the world with it. Take care, 73's
@@MowerJunkie Impressive! Would you say it does (or would) outperform your wire dipole in horizontal position? I'm on the fence with installing either a wire dipole, Sirio SD-27 or the Maco BD-1 for 10 meter.
Reflector being bigger should give better rejection as well.
The practice is reflector is 5% longer than driven to get proper reflection
Nice setup........
What length the coax do you use on it to helmet yeti?
HEY BROTHER..I HAD A QUESTION..HOW MANY WATTS DO YOU RUN WHEN YOU TALK SKIP??? TRYING TO GET BACK INTO CB TALKING AND I WANT TO GO BIG TIME...ANY INFO WILL BE AMAZING FROM YOU BROTHER...THANKS FOR READING MY POST AND KEEP UP THE AMAZING VIDEOS!!!
100 - 200 watts, and a good antenna is all you need to get a lot of skip. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.
@@MowerJunkie THAT MADE MY YEAR. BROTHER...THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Nice two element
You’re a trusting man to rely on the radios SWR meter. 😁
What’s the formula for the free space between the elements. And if I wanted to add a driving element how would I calculate that distance. Thanks. I just can’t figure out.
if you do a Google search for Yagi antenna calculator, you should find the info you need.
Is it possible to rotate it 90 degrees so that it works vertically, or would the mast be an electrical hinderance?
if you get a chance, check out this video, www.hamuniverse.com/wb2vuo2elyagi.html I had 2 rotors on a 2 element yagi, so that I could run it vertical or horizontal. it worked great in both positions.
@@MowerJunkie thanks so much! What an awesome build!
You aren’t from NC originally are you? You got that Peabody / Beverly MA accent going on. Hahaha
45 years in Mass. Thanks for watching, Take care.
Do you build those and sell them? I definitely would be interested
I'm not selling any yet, But I have been thinking about building a few to sell. If I do, I'll make a video of it.
Noisy on flatside? That is harsh. The rotator control wire may need some ferrite rings at connection points, or power supply situation is worn. Try finding voltage it needs and run rotator on a battery, lipo or lead/acid bucket.
I've tried 5 different flat-side antennas, with and without a rotor, different heights and locations and they all had a high noise level. But a vertical antenna is very quiet on my house. on my garage a horizontal (flat-side) is a lot quieter.
@@MowerJunkie Well, could get crazy on some interference foxhunting, or call it a blessing on a quiet 5/8 Maco on the roof, and eventually side stack some vertical yagis!!! EME CB!!!
or I could get another Maco V58, and Co-Phase them! the possibilities are endless......Stay tuned!
Hello mower junkie, I wanted to know if a choke is the same as a balum.
A coax choke and a 1:1 balun both stop RF from coming back down the coax. Baluns are also used to correct low or high resistance at the feed point.
what material did you use for the elements
The tubing came from a couple of old vertical antennas, cut up and repurposed for this antenna.
Saludos me podrías pasar el diagrama de construcción soy la REP257 por la frontera de Reynosa Tamaulipas un saludo
Which 2 element is better? With reflector or driver
I've run both, and I can't tell the difference. They seem to perform about the same.
Is there a 2 element cb yagi antenna schematic?
Here is a link to the plans I used. www.hamuniverse.com/wb2vuo2elyagi.html
Hello, can you give me the measurements?
to make likewise
check out this video, it has all the measurements.
ua-cam.com/video/Ty4srKW-5zc/v-deo.html
Tnx for help de 115 KPI 115 from Qatar 73s
Can you make one for me
Good ples skema
First comment. YAY!
Thanks Joe. Have a great weekend, 73's
Measurements on the antenna?
This video should help, ua-cam.com/video/Ty4srKW-5zc/v-deo.html
Materials and dimensions???
check out this video it has all the dimensions. ua-cam.com/video/Ty4srKW-5zc/v-deo.html
@@MowerJunkie Will do. Thank you sir.
make sure write those frequencys down you might have a chance talk to UDX-151 on skip would that be cool.
Hello John, John is there anyway I could get in touch with you through Facebook or any kind of number I live on Long Island and I had the best reception in the world on Long Island. You hear everything and everybody hears you, I retired and I moved down to Pickens County South Carolina, which is west of you, I cannot have an antenna because I’m renting an apartment for the first year that I’m down here so I work my radio from my house and I’m using my 1000 on the roof on my car, no problem, but I can hardly hear any skip and I know it’s there because I hear people saying how bad it is and how much there is, I need an idea on an antenna I could really use your valuable information. Can you please comment back that would be a start? Maybe I could give you my number or something. I don’t know how to do this. Thank you.
You could try a wire dipole inside the house, it might work better than the mobile antenna.
@ I tried a triple bazooka, but the coax has to pass the stupid 5G Smart meter, which throws the SWR over seven
Just put mine up today it's sweet thanks for sharing I built mine just like yours flat SWR even with the box on or not thanks mower junkie just got to find a rotor now. TN. mud- flap stepping