3 Element Yagi Maco M103C CB Radio antenna

I found all the parts I needed, so today the Yagi went in the air.
this antenna was part of the lot of free radios I picked up about a month ago. Thank You again Mr White.
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[@ScottsRadios]

I would suggest having a vertical antenna also. You never know, sometimes vertical antenna will outperform horizontal in skip. The polarities get reversed multiple times on skip hops. It's best to have both types of antennas that way you have both options covered.

[@MowerJunkie]

I agree. I have a very nice vertical setup on My house. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@americaswayout4489]

Something seldom talked about, in a skip a signal is most likely to become circular, not vertical or horizontal. Local communications are better served by a vertical because of mobiles being vertical. A flat beam is most likely just quieter than a vertical because manmade noise is most often vertical. I ran a moonraker for many years and found little difference in either polarity. If speaking to your spouse is your preference is most important while one is mobile then set your beam that way. I also had a low mounted 3 element much like yours and I built a wooden hinge with ROPE so it could be changed easily and sometimes a weak skip signal did seem to sometimes pickup with the beam being changed. You will enjoy being able to turn away from stations bleeding over or from noise plus the probability of at least 8 dbd of gain.

[@MrJaz8088]

A vertical on top of a Beam/Yagi becomes ever so slightly directional based on the Yagi, Test it and you will see you have a Directional Vertical, which makes a difference

[@n5ifi]

A cheaper solution to this (and another video lol) would be to install this antenna at a 45 deg angle (slant polarization) There is only a 3db hit between strictly horizontal and vertical signals and you cover both radiation angles at the same time. Like was stated above many times multiple hops come in at different polarization angles anyway and slant polarization is known to be more consistent overall (less fading). 73 from Arkansas de Dispatcher Hot Springs

[@leolbenwayjr6561]

Hey mr mower your gonna enjoy the yagi.ive had 3 of them.and still have one in a box brand new.i love the macos.i talked the world with mine enjoy brutha.

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks Leo. I can't wait for more skip, so that I can really take this thing for a test drive. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@mikecricket113]

One of these days point that yagi to the east of the keystone. Congratulations buddy. 73 113

[@UDX-21]

Glad you went up with it, we can go flat to flat now for the ground wave action. 21

[@MowerJunkie]

I'm looking forward to it 21. I hope We get that ground wave soon.

[@UDX-21]

@@MowerJunkie 10-4

[@j0llyroger889]

Awesome, Great antenna and good DX mower Junkie

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@anamerican481]

I have a Wilson 3 element beam still in the box, nice video 👍

[@sleeve8651]

An old trick is to use the rotor you currently are using for Azimuth readings, (North, East....etc. ), and place it on your boom ! This will give you the option of going horizontal to vertical polarization ! Then replace your, " Flip- Flop " rotor with one for Azimuth rotation ! Too, this gives you an option to play with different angles with your Beam ! Just something to think about ! 🤔....?

[@125southernnh2]

Cool beans John. I'll bet once we start to see some better propagation up here in the NE, we should be able to talk like we're on the phone. 73's to ya.

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks Chris. I've already been having so much fun with this beam......it's a skip shooting monster! I can't wait to hit New England again! 73's

[@Terrestrial..1]

I had one of these almost 50 yrs ago up on a 20 ft 2" water pipe (with insulated guy wires) with an 18 ft 1/2 wave wip on top using 26/27 mhz, worked great for dxing & local.

[@miguelsalami]

CONGRATS ON THE REAL ANTENNA👍👍💙

[@gsa1876]

Mower junkie keep up the videos I like how you just do stuff experiment with different antenna, radios real cool

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

nice to see you got the yagi up!

[@tf7274]

If you get some wild winds...make sure you get some supports for your tower/mast. My smokin gunn 2 bent my tower 90 degrees at a height of 40ft...but it was a major storm that rolled grain bins and ripped 20ft doors off buildings here on the farm in 2016.

[@MowerJunkie]

The support lines were the last thing I installed on it, they can be seen when I showed the antenna turning. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@tf7274]

@@MowerJunkie That's what I'm saying...mine bent 9 inches above the support wires...it becomes the new weak spot. Enjoy the new ears. We will listen for you! Love the videos.

[@LEEBO-56]

NICE..KEEP UP THE FUN VIDEO'S. BE SAFE AND STAY WELL EVERYONE..JUST PASSING THRU, FAST WAVE..( DESPERADO 56 NORTH OF TAMPA FL. ) 73's

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks for stopping by. Take care 56. 73's from 151 SC.

[@stevesmith8053]

Sweet setup those are a lot of fun 73s mr and Mrs mower junkie

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 + 268 SC.

[@WisconsinEric]

I heard you loud and clear here in Madison Wi today 2.23.21 on 385lsb. I tried my best but that 1414 Chicago and Triple Nickel must have been walking on me. I made it to 787 Panama City from my mobile on 395lsb minutes before you jumped up to that channel. Did it with only 100 watts through my Wilson 1000 on my Honda. Conditions dropped out minutes later. I will make it to S Carolina one of these days. 73's

[@ricardoantonio1473]

Good Job Mr Mower Junkie on M103 C Antenna. Please have fun wit Beam. Last summer I Build 2 Element Yagi on the 6 foot Boom At 50 feet in the air from Ohio I work Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and over Europe. I still have in the Box from 70' Hy Gain 4 Element Quad Big Gun 11 20 foot Boom. 73' and Lot DX Unit 62 Ohio

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

I have just watched a recent video of yours, where you installed the middle beam of the yagi horizontally, sure did look familiar lol

[@cbradioghosttalk1986]

Very nice. That's what's on my summer list. Nice install with all the guys in place you are sturdy. Nice reception for sure. Great install. 73s NY202

[@MowerJunkie]

Take care NY202. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@dennymagdule4372]

You’re gonna be able to talk to Mars with that! 73!

[@dxscotland5901]

Great to see the beam up John,you might want to put some guy lines on the mast below the rotator to make sure it’s safe in the winds

[@MowerJunkie]

That was the last thing I did to it, You can see the support lines when I showed it turning. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@leolbenwayjr6561]

When you put it up make sure you align your rotor true north 15 degrees antenna.

[@ham.station]

Good design! From Tokyo Japan 73

[@mikecricket113]

Congratulations.

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks Mike.

[@mikecricket113]

Gonna have to point that up my way sometime.

[@ericduterne5696]

Félicitations, pour l'antenne yagi un autre monde. 73 Eric France.

[@worldradio456uk5]

Hey Mr mower junkie. Your going to blow the doors of with that 😂. I sure hope I can talk to you on it when conditions are better. Take care be safe. Wr456 UK.

[@MowerJunkie]

I can't wait to point in in Your direction. I hope to hear all My friends in the UK soon. Take care Wr456, 73's from 151 SC.

[@whip205inthebam3]

Mower Junkie, you should have tried that rotor and used it to switch between horizontal and vertical. Then used another rotor to turn the mast pipe. The M103 is a great antenna and also the Shooting Star is as well. Many people stack two M103's to get better forward gain and better rear blocking.

[@dj_saint]

Can you do a video where you switch from vertical to flat to show the difference in receive and noise level?

[@ZadenZane]

Why would you want to go off-band? Channel 55 would be 27555, is that right? In Britain we have 2 sets of channels (the old British FM channels from 27.60125 to 27.99125, and the EU/US channels for AM/FM/SSB). Anyway I heard that 27555 is an international DX calling channel. I haven't used CB since the 80s and back then we only had the 40FM channels so all this new stuff and the idea of going off-band is a total mystery to me‼️🤪

[@MowerJunkie]

I usually only use 27.365 - 27.605, so now I tune My antennas to work best in this area. Thanks for watching, Take care.

[@johnnybravo3732]

Hello i'm new to the CB game....I'm on the west central coast of Florida. I'm currently waiting on antennas and cable to set up my rig.....

[@rjbradleyjr]

great video pick up a 3 Element Yagi what length should the 3 Element be? thank you

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

very nice. happy dxing

[@richb.4374]

The only time polarity really matters on CB is talking local. Put the beam up vertical and then you can use it local or skip, your polarity changes when working skip anyway. Most CBers run verticals for local work so the beam would suffer a 30db disadvantage locally to others vertically polarized.

[@unclequack5445]

Dave ? Dave's not here man.......

[@VintageBarbieDoll]

Wow I like the rotation so cool

[@luisveddhas]

73 from Portugal

[@danieljohnson8437]

Nice, Duck Plucker. Hi Barbara. Dan.

[@JoeR203]

I think you have an antenna for every channel. 😀 I'm getting tired of Connecticut. I've been browsing real estate offerings in the Carolinas. Narrowed down to 3 choices. 1 in Cheraw, SC and 2 in NC. (Williamston and Mt. Olive) But they'll be sold by the time I get my condo sold. I'm hoping to find something with at least 1 acre, but near shopping and doctors since I shouldn't be driving.

[@MowerJunkie]

very cool! if You moved to Cheraw, SC. You would be one of My locals. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@JoeR203]

@@MowerJunkie Yeah, and then I can have a REAL antenna set up instead of a mag mount on the deck of a condo. lol

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Sounding good in the neighborhood!!

[@minibikemadman]

I love my m103. Gonna be pushing more than the gamma can hold but thats a easy upgrade.

[@user-su5sq5ib3i]

The good thing about a dx antenna is it doesnt have to be too high.. have fun with it

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@CrCook]

Put a antron 99 above the beam and everything will be sweet do you think you should have some guy wires attached to the rotor to stabilize the structure anyway Great Video - Charles

[@MowerJunkie]

I put 4 support lines on it, You can see them when I showed the antenna turning. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@peterfong2241]

Hi junkie you need to increase your audio, it's too low out here !!

[@michaellambert3363]

This antenna works excellent in Vertical Polarization also but would need to be mounted higher to use it for ground wave communications. Say around 50 to 100 foot in the air. I have used it vertical with a 10 foot tripod and a 30 foot telescoping mast installed in the 10 foot tripod it worked very well when the other station had the same setup and we pointed the antennas at each others locations. Very little issues with mean people trying to mess with us on channels then keying up. LOL

[@frankwc0o]

Do you think you can mount that on a car? Of course when you are not driving.

[@foxman362]

I would loved see more videos on m103c everything how to tuning it.

[@michaellambert3363]

I have used that antenna before you can purchase 5,000 and 10,000 watt gama matches for the antenna. I had mine horizontal at only 20 foot off the ground and it worked perfect for trans equatorial propagation to the south. Worked many South American and West indies stations with the antenna and with the antenna mounted low to the ground there is very little ground wave propagation over a long distance. Could receive signals before others in the area as the band opened up and could work stations longer after the band had closed for others in the area where I was located.

[@leolbenwayjr6561]

You Can also put it vertical

[@MrJaz8088]

If you want something smaller which is just as good or better when same boom length is a LFA Antenna (folded dipole) or better again is the LFA Quad Antenna, and so easy to make, as it's direct feed, no funny matches, and moving the driven (folded dipole) element is in or out to vswr

[@2m0rot]

3 guy lines on that thing too won't go amiss. Hoping to hear you across the pond on the skip soon john CV001 Scotland

[@MowerJunkie]

I put 4 support lines on it, You can see them when I showed the antenna turning. I'm ready for some skip You way! I hope We both have our radios on, when it comes in. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@trailertrashks.5327]

Ordered my beam Friday. C u no the air soon Mr. 151. 73s 103Ks.

[@MowerJunkie]

Nice! Talk to you soon! Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@gregestee9099]

Super cool stuff 😎. 653 Hamilton Ontario Canada. 73

[@MowerJunkie]

Thanks 653, 73's from 151 SC.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

It's working but I think I would have some wires on it to stop it flapping around in the breeze. My mate had a motor on his so he could turn it horizontal or vertical at the flick of a switch. It will take a big hold of the wind!

[@pabodyman8601]

Nice antenna.......good luck

[@SpikeMoN]

Been considering this antenna as an option, I've heard you on the last couple of nights but I just can't reach you with my Antron 99/anytone 6666 even with 200 watts that's about 35ft up!!....I'm in southern Ontario and struggle with any real distance, reached Texas, Jamaica, SC a couple of times but only under the best of conditions...... was trying to build one but struggling to find all the parts I need....just wanted your opinion on this model for better DX as it's within my budget, but then of course there's a rotor/wiring etc..... Keep up with the great videos, I just built a 102" whip on a poll with a ground plane with help from your video for my shop radio!!........... 73, 916 Ontario!!.....

[@MowerJunkie]

The Maco M103 beam is a great antenna, It works very well for DX. Take care, Thanks for watching.

[@Randy-lf2dp]

Put up sirio 827 or v58 maco you get excellent skip

[@SpikeMoN]

@@Randy-lf2dp actually went with a Sirio sy-27 3 element at 30' and can talk with Europe and Australia in the other direction so for now, I'm good,until I get bored 😉

[@Randy-lf2dp]

@@SpikeMoN should have 1 beam for horizontal an 1 good 5/8 wave for verticle sirio 2016 or heavy duty 827 ok have good one from 290 in the great lakes im running penetrater 500 10ft off the ground an a cobra 2000

[@AdamosDad]

You need another two position rotor to switch from horizontal to vertical. Good job using what you have, that's how my station goes as well.🎙73's kd9oam

[@AdamosDad]

@Im da Man90 Why not do the best you can with what you have? I only have 3 antennas up right now, a $64 sirio for CB, it will only run up to 300watts, a homemade 3element yagi, for 2meter 50watts and an OCFDP that's about 140 feet long for HF that will handle 1500watts. Why buy an imax2000, they are over blown for the price.

[@BIGMAN8435]

Do you guys use lightning arrestor on your coax before it enter the building

[@KE2BHP]

Bárbara greetings, Next time there are the regulations before recording since this man really made my day And you were telling him to shut up and he is still talking like a little boy. 🤣😅🤣😅😄😅🤣

[@MowerJunkie]

We tried and tried to tell Him He needs to talk quieter when near the camera, But My buddy Andre can be a little loud at times. Take care Luis, 73's from 151 SC.

[@KE2BHP]

@@MowerJunkie 😄😅😄😅🤣 73 I don't get tired of watching this video i love Barbara when she ordered him to shut his mouth Ah hahahaha

[@cbradioskipmacintosh219]

Hey mower junkie How did this antenna perform compared to your other antennas? Thx man. 73

[@MowerJunkie]

the M103 is the 2nd best antenna I've ever used.

[@cbradioskipmacintosh219]

Ok cool. What was the best antenna for you?

[@MowerJunkie]

@@cbradioskipmacintosh219 My homemade 2 element yagi is the best antenna I've used, So far.....

[@arildoaparecidocosta5729]

Ótimo vídeo gualidade total bazuka Foz do Iguaçu pr Brasil

[@garryedens3347]

Mower Junkie. Where are you exactly. I'm in Jacksonville NC. But I don't know if I could talk to you. Triple 7 State of NC waving my hand at you

[@foxman362]

i use to live there back 30 years ago back in 1989-1991.

[@garryedens3347]

@@foxman362 oh ok. I know it's alot better than Rocky Mount NC. Never stop there for nothing

[@MowerJunkie]

I'm in the middle of the state.I can only talk to NC. when the conditions are right. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@dobermanguy9437]

Are you pretty happy I'm thinking of buying that Maco 3 element beam and using it only on the flat for skip. Nice video

[@MowerJunkie]

This is an awesome antenna for skip! I hope You get one. Thanks for watching.

[@WilliamCalderon-yv3rr]

I bought a MaCo 3 elements beam antenna, I’m putting a hairpin matching on it can I shorten the beam to 29 inches to make it smaller it’s gonna be a 2 element when I’m done

[@45AMT]

Mr 151 Worrrrld wide on the flat side!!

[@MowerJunkie]

Yup! Gain the world....But loose the Locals!

[@radioman6489]

I was thinking about the MACO 4 element but the 3 looks pretty big

[@chuckbrown7570]

Is that a mobile? and how many watts are you using?

[@Joseph5081]

Hello colleague! What type of rotor is that? What is the make and model? 73!! WP4RSO

[@richarde735]

it looks like an old archer (radio shack) antenna tv rotor. looks big… that’s funny! try putting up a three or four element 20m beam, now that’s a beast!

[@theodoreclennon1020]

sweet setup

[@polarbear5464]

What if I make the antenna with cable instead? Thanks!

[@RadioMalopolska]

I have 3 el Yagi CTE Internarional Spitfire ... i listening sometimes in Europe American Superbowl on some CB channels ... try to 27.555 international or 26425 east europe on horizontal polarisation in arpil may 2021 .. !! UsB mode !! YAGI HAVE A GAIN!!! 73! From south Poland

[@MowerJunkie]

I will definitely be pointing it that way, as soon as I can. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@RadioMalopolska]

@@MowerJunkie Last year ( watch YT) I found in my garage never opened 45 yrs old Avanti AstroBeam . I must try to mount on srpring 2021 and check on the Air.. but you know this is only local vertical antenna but i must try it .

[@DustInTheWindAZ]

Channels 36 to 55??? On CB??? What's above Channel 40? Probably should have a "ham" license for that part of the band...

[@MowerJunkie]

all of 27 mhz is considered the "CB Band" in the US. we use the lower half, but in other parts of the world, They use the upper half. Thanks for watching, Take care.

[@DustInTheWindAZ]

@@MowerJunkieWhat radidio do you need to access those channels?

[@MowerJunkie]

@@DustInTheWindAZ a lot of old CB's can be modified to access the upper frequency's, and a lot of 10 meter radios can be modified to access the entire CB band.

[@charleswills4554]

Point it in my direction the next time skip is running. 73's 514 Ontario Canada

[@MowerJunkie]

You know I will, I always enjoy talking to My Canadian friends. Take care 514, 73's from 151 SC.

[@foxman362]

Would this beam antenna work on 10,11,12 meters so i can get on overseas skips or cb radio repeater on 27mhzs,26mhzs,29mhzs,30mhz there is fm band on ssb on cb radio.

[@MowerJunkie]

this antenna is for 10 and 11 meter. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@godblessamericahomeofthefr4642]

Mower junkier I just moved to North Charleston South Carolina about six months ago originally from New York the last four years I’ve been in North Carolina I finally bought a house in North Charleston over here in Broward County and I’m trying to get in time to set up in the homebase set up. Maybe we could talk sometime can you give me some pointers I like to get a beam on top of the house also but right now I’m going to put an IMAX 2000 for the time being. OK my friend 73is smokin Joe from North Charleston South Carolina

[@MowerJunkie]

The Imax is a great start. They're very good for local use, and will get some skip too.

[@godblessamericahomeofthefr4642]

Where are you located in South Carolina if you don’t mind me asking?

[@billa1870]

Channel 55? What country are you in?

[@trailertrashks.5327]

27.5550 triple nickel. Lol 73s 103ks.

[@millsoutdoors8555]

I’m 15 yo getting into cb, does the beam receive signal from one of the sides with prongs on it or the pole that the big prongs are attached to

[@MowerJunkie]

My antenna is made up of 3 elements. the center is the active element, the front one directs the signal, and the rear one reflects the signal. they work together to concentrate My signal in one direction. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@millsoutdoors8555]

@@MowerJunkie alright thanks man. 73s from 413 woodchuck southeast ky. Hope to make contact with you some fay

[@MowerJunkie]

@@millsoutdoors8555 Take care 413, I'll be listening for You.

[@millsoutdoors8555]

@@MowerJunkie roger

[@michael-pw9cz]

I will be putting my 4 Element Yagi up in the next month here in the UK it would be nice to contact you sometime in the future 73's 26RP318

[@salmorreale7900]

Any issues for you related to polarity? Horizontal vs vertical?

[@MowerJunkie]

I haven't tried it vertical yet. But it works great set as Horizontal. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@vacuumfireradio253]

Running the Scout into that Yagi would be a match made in heaven. Have you had to chance to get the Scout on the bench yet?

[@MowerJunkie]

I agree, it will be a great match! I'm still collecting the parts to be able to do a full restore on My Scout. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@jasonblessing3644]

Where you get them beams from

[@calebmunch-ae0fp20]

Where do you come up with your numbers, like 127 john sc and 151?

[@MowerJunkie]

I get asked this question a lot. Most of the Handles and call numbers are Self assigned. Some radio Clubs will give You numbers to use. for example, I'm a member of "World Wide Sidebanders" So sometimes You Might hear Me call out as WWS-568. The 151 that I use comes from the 151 cubic inch engine that Chevrolet made in the 70's, it's My all time favorite engine. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@hitekredneck109]

That woulda been kinda boring if the dude wasnt talking in the background

[@Chuck_Carolina]

MJ, you are going to lose that antenna if you don't guy wire that set-up better. Lose the pole under the antenna and the rotor - it is an Ad-hoc lever to the wind loading of total antenna system: never do that to a Yagi! Put the antenna just off the top of the rotor with a stubby pole. Guy wire the antenna mast in-between the two rotor clamps - the rotor weight's more that antenna - and that rotor is a beast! But, you need to consider the wind loading of both the mast and rotor for your guy wire needs. Look, I live in Charlotte, NC and I will be more than happy to come down and share with you what I know. I'll bring my bag of tricks too! Just reach out, KG4QWL

[@MowerJunkie]

Watch the video to the end. at the end it shows all the support lines I added on to it. I just didn't mention it. Thanks for watching, 73's from 151 SC.

[@Chuck_Carolina]

@@MowerJunkie I did watch the whole video - I have seen this disaster before in the the military; and on my own. Back then I made the radio operators pick-up the pieces and set the antenna back up in a typhoon properly like I told them to do so in the first place. I can help, and mean no disrespect. You content is good, and I like what you do. If you don't need my help to learn on your own - I'm good.

[@MowerJunkie]

@@Chuck_Carolina Thank You for the offer. I change out My antenna so often that I wouldn't even know when I'm going to be up on the roof. The 3 element Yagi isn't up anymore, and I think I've had 6 or more different antennas up there in the past 6 months. Sometimes an idea pops into My head....and before I know it, I'm back up on the roof again.

[@Chuck_Carolina]

@@MowerJunkie I like antenna too. Good on you!

[@223Nebraska]

👋👍

[@KE2BHP]

Oh my God that man he really talk too much even you wife still to shut up in another word next time put tape on his mouth 😅🤣😅🤣😅😄