Posted: 10/18/2013 3:29:31 PM EDT
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It is too dark for pics tonight, but should have some tomorrow. This was the test beta I have a few ideas for the next one.
Bill of materials; Stinger- 1 x 10' military whip -~$10 Ebay link (make sure it has the adapter) 1 x 10' stick of 1/2" copper pipe -$13 5 x 1/2" copper pipe caps -$3.50 1 x 3/8 24 x .5 bolt -~$.50 1 x 3/8 24 x 1.5 bolt -$.50 3 x 3/8 24 nuts -$.50 3 x 3/16 eye bolts -$2 3 x wing nuts -$1 Counterpoise 1 x 20' 14ga wire -$2 Base- 1 x 10' stick of 1/2" CPVC -$3 1 x 1/2 cpvc coupler - $.50 3 x 1/2 cpvc T's -$2 3 x 1/2 cpvc 45 elbows -$2 4 x 1/2 cpvc caps -$2 Guying 6 x S binders -$6 1 x 550 cord -$5 4 x tent stakes -$2 Junction 1 x SO239 chassis mount -$4 1 x project box -$3 $62.50 (I think I have about $40 into it after I looked around the shop) One of the things I learned is that the buddistick deluxe at $175 is a pretty fair deal. I still have to make a trap to get it to 40m, however this is a full 1/4w 20m antenna from the get go. Also I think the next one I will solder the bolts in place inside the cap all together it is a small package that doesn't weigh too much and is fun to build. |
