cozzmik
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
as posted elsewhere...
Great work Nik,very impressive mate indeed..
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25/Aug/2012, 5:43 am
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26fb530
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
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cozzmik wrote:
Great work Nik,very impressive mate indeed..
i can definitely second that, very impressive.
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25/Aug/2012, 10:19 am
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dlec
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
Are the tent poles fiberglass? Nice Idea... 
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17/Apr/2013, 11:26 pm
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John 123
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
Nice set-up Nik.
73s John.
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19/Apr/2013, 11:11 pm
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
looks the business and well made too excellent
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26FB113
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
Top job. And tent poles what fab idea, how come I didnt think of that 
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7/May/2013, 1:56 pm
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dlec
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
Please more info of your antenna. I want to build the same antenna for my mobile.
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13FB006
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Re: 2 element cubical quad for static mobile
Dimensions for anyone wanting the info :
Made for 27.555 with 14 awg copper antenna wire,
Reflector single side - 2.91m / 114.61"
Reflector Spreader arm (each) - 205.76cm / 81.01"
reflector perimeter antenna wire length - 11.64m / 458.46"
Spacing (between driven element & reflector) / boom length - 1.718m / 67.663"
Driven Element single side - 2.752m / 108.37"
Driven Element spreader arm (each) - 194.55cm / 76.595"
Driven Element perimeter antenna wire elngth - 11.01m / 433.48"
Impedance - 135 ohms
Balance coax 75ohms, length - 2.71m
OK, first complete assembly of the quad, and woah, looking good !
Slight un-squareness in the pics, but its sorted now bang on :thumb:
SWR readings:
27.795 - 1:1.3
27.560 - 1:1.1
27.260 - 1:1.2
26.960 - 1:1.8
Quelle: Nik Gnashers Quad
Cubical Quad Antenna Calculator for CB and Amateur Radio
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