A 4 element LFA Yagi for 28MHz with a 5mtr boom - 4LFA10
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This is a high-gain, wideband LFA (Loop Fed Array) Yagi which covers 28 - 28.5MHz with an SWR of less than1.2:1. It has options with both UK/USA and European sized tube and has a 2 section taper.
This Antenna has been modelled using NEC4 and confirmed by FEKO. This is thousands of dollars of the very latest antenna design software available and the results are highly accurate. When loading into your software, you will see similar SWR but not the same. Please do not alter the model, build to these dimensions for the best results.
Contact me if you are unsure what correction (if any) you require for the element holders/stand-offs you will use or any other questions you may have.
The 4LFA10NXD at VK4NXD - G0KSC 'Antenna Balun' installed on top of the boom
'Attached are photos of the 10m LFA Yagi.
I completed the yagi today and installed it on the tower. I will let you know how it proforms as the propagation improves in VK. The antenna's SWR plot is as you sent. Thank you very much for all your help and time. I found this antenna easy to make as I have the tooling and with all the information on your web site it was hard to go wrong. I have only made one at this stage but I will set up a stack within the next few weeks.
Thanks again
Regards,
Dave VK4NXD'
Antenna Layout and Construction:
Performance
9.21dBi @ 28.250MHz
22.35dB @ 28.250MHz
SWR: Below 1.2.1 from 28MHz to 28.500MHz
Antenna Dimensions for UK/USA and European sized tubing
Taper: Inner Section, 3/4 inch or 20mm Tube (total length 3.2m, 1.6m either side of the boom). Outer section 5/8 inch or 16mm tube. Lengths of end sections as per the schedule below:
Spacing End Section Length (All below sizes in Metres)
Reflector 0 1.130
DE1 .359 0.640 - FEEDPOINT
DE2 1.372 0.640
D1 2.398 0.876
D2 5.020 0.694
Adjust loop width for best SWR upon completion. Fit antenna with a 1:1 balun
Stacking distance: 5m - 10m - 6.5m recommended
Gain at 6.5m: 11.85dBi
F/B at 6.5m: 22.48dB
Polar Plots
Azimuth Plot of this super antenna
Elevation plot of this antenna
A 2 Stack with 6.5m distance between
1 x 4el at 15m above ground
2 x 4el (6.5m spacing) at 15m above ground (15m to bottom antenna)
SWR Plot
Any questions, please ask!
Justin G0KSC