Of late, PVC Pipe has become the mainstay of my antenna projects. Very timely vid as I've been wanting to play with 50M Repeaters and look for some simplex SSB chats. Great construction method using Tees and 45deg Ells. Right down my alley. HAHA Thanks for posting this....... 73 OM
@Chris-pb6qe Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great video. My new Moxon is 87% complete. Need to invent my feed point and tune and be ready for the 6m openings!
@FireRescue88411 ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks for the in depth view of your build, I’m working on building this for a weekend project.
@don_n5skt4 жыл бұрын
I did also. I have an MFJ-1896 6 Meter Moxon. I want to build a 2 meter version. And yes, mine covers the whole band. These are great antennas. There is a program on the internet called moxgen that will help you design it. They have good front to back also. Very good antenna and they do work mounted vertically.
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Yea Don I forgot to mention that they work vertical also, thanks for the comment and for watching!
@YourOldDog3 жыл бұрын
Good video and explanation. Sorry from over 497 viewers the guys were too busy to hit the "thumbs up" button that KZbin judges you on.
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
YourOldDog , thank you for the nice comment, it was a fun little project. Thankyou for watching! 73
@emoisit Жыл бұрын
Just came across your video. Nice version. 👍Mine is still up in the air after all these years. The resonant point on mine has dropped a little after all this time but it is just fine for my operations. 73 John - N1PCE
@jeffdyer23933 жыл бұрын
Well how about a demo to your buddy 80 miles away. Did it work well? What has been your experience with it? Nice video thanks for the instructions.
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Well my buddy has had some life changes and at the moment we haven't tried a contact, but I have another buddy that just got his license and is wanting to try everything he just needs a radio that does 6m. I have made contacts to Washington and Arizona during openings on 6m. Day to day it seems no one takes the time on 6m unless it opens up in my area. Thanks for watching!
@andyw6ad1314 жыл бұрын
Nice job Chuck!
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy and thanks for watching!!
@DonDegidio4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck, Just missed the Premiere. Nice design and compact. 73 WJ3U
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in no problem missing premiere you made it!
@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE Жыл бұрын
Useful, thanks Chuck.
@electronics.unmessed Жыл бұрын
Nice build! Maybe you want to try a lambda loop also fed with a J-feed. I made some interesting experience with that on higher frequencies.
@HamRadio24 жыл бұрын
Great video, Chuck.
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason!!
@bennyengstrm13253 жыл бұрын
Would it work if I mount both elements for 6 and 4 meter on the same setup?
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
I seem to remember a site that had multiband Moxon's so yea I think you can and that is on my list.
@richard-fy2mu3 жыл бұрын
Your gaps are absolutely critical per experience on 2 meter. What I am questioning is feed point gap. I found that critical too. You will have to recalc if go to lager wire. But hell of a 2 meter low power ssb 144.2
@glendefoe20732 жыл бұрын
What what is the gap on the two spacers
@phurla12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. How do you adjust for best SWR, and what kind of band width do you have?
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures2 жыл бұрын
It's just like a Dipole you adjust the length of the driven and you can adjust the reflector the same percentage but leave the gap between them the same.
@jimmynoname336 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice video! I'm new and learning so I like making stuff and saving money
@JayN4GO2 жыл бұрын
I built one of these chuck and I swear the band rarely opens here. Glad I didn’t buy a 5 el yagi. Haha
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Jay try listening right now this time of year we should get some action.
@JayN4GO2 жыл бұрын
@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures yeah it’s jumping all around me. I see northeast Cali seeing some action. Maybe the contest will bring people to the radio agn. Lol
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures2 жыл бұрын
@@JayN4GO I don't get a lot in NorCal but every once in awhile its off the hook.
@JayN4GO2 жыл бұрын
@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures this morning looks off the hook for you guys. Hope you get to play.
@Siskiyous63 жыл бұрын
Nice work, Thank you for sharing. WS7PB
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and taking the time to watch!
@dougtaylor77243 жыл бұрын
Can you stack different bands together like on a cobweb?
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug you should be able to, I have seen it done. If you use this build maybe 2m and 70cm since they are smaller. For Ideas you might google it and look at my video on the 6m hexbeam and check out the link I have there to the how to build a hexbeam.
@elconquistador9322 жыл бұрын
Cool build. I just had a couple of questions, I think I know the answers, but.... 1) These measurements are point to point and not actual pvc cut lengths? 2) The 2" spacing on the insulator, that 2", is that between the two contacts or OAL of the plastic insulator? Oh, how high did you end up mounting this? Thanks, two thumbs up 👍👍
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Yes on the second question. And I think the measurements your asking are P to P and you can adjust at the ends to keep wires tight.
@hughvalentine6333 жыл бұрын
Where can I find a plan and dimensions for a 4 element 6M Moxon made from aluminum tubing? Thanks
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
There used to a be a Moxon site where people posted their builds but i can't find it anymore. Just try googling it and see what comes up, thanks for the comment!
@hughvalentine6333 жыл бұрын
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@wild-radio73732 жыл бұрын
!♡♡♡
@wild-radio73732 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic design! :)
@victornelson15773 жыл бұрын
I'm on six with home made moxon
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Victor , good luck!
@williampeacock94733 жыл бұрын
I wish you would do the same thing for your HEXBEAM ANTENNA as you have for the moxon. It would be a great help. 73 AE4OY William Peacock EM-81UF SOUTH EAST GEORGIA
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures3 жыл бұрын
William what are you having trouble with exactly??