A 6el 12.5 Ohm 50MHz Optimised Wideband Low impedance (OWL) Yagi
Revised 3rd February 2010
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The OWL by G0KSC provides the benefits of both OWA (Optimised wideband Array) 50 Ohm antennas with those of traditional low impedance antennas. More information on the OWL can be found here
Visit HERE to learn how to make the OWL Match/BalunDo not look at the gain figure of this antenna and compare with other 6 element 50MHz Yagis. Compare the gain, F/B and bandwidth together against other antennas of a similar boom length. With 11.85dBi and a boom less than 6M long, this antenna will be a winner for field days and the rural Ham radio operator.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Special attention should be taken in ensuring the element spacing and sizes are absolutley correct upon a 12.5 Ohm Yagi
- If SWR is not perfect, D1 may also need to be adjusted. An analyser is reccomended for use when finalising 12.5 Ohm OWL Yagis
- Visit 'Making the OWL Match' for more information on the recommended matching methods
- Please add 2mm to each element to allow for insulator correction if using G0KSC insulators. Other insulators may require different results, Email me for details
Performance UK/USA Version
Forward Gain: 11.85dBi at 50.250MHz
Front to Back Ratio: 19.23dBi at 50.250MHz
Peak Gain: 11.86dBi
Peak F/B: 20.08dB
Bandwidth: 500KHZ below 1.2:1
Build Dimensions for UK/USA Version
Element Spacing in metres Half element Length in metres Element Notes
Reflector 0 1.4985 12.7mm 1/2 inch Diameter tube
DE .280 1.4475 12.7mm 1/2 inch Tube
D1 .855 1.4025 12.7mm 1/2 inch Diameter tube
D2 2.280 1.3575 12.7mm 1/2 inch Diameter tube
D3 4.218 1.3325 12.7mm 1/2 inch Diameter tube
D4 5.975 1.3235 12.7mm 1/2 inch Diameter tube
Build Dimensions for European Version 12mm tube
Element Spacing in metres Half element Length in metres Element Notes
Reflector 0 1.498 12mm Diameter tube
DE .298 1.4475 12mm Diameter tube
D1 .859 1.4025 12mm Diameter tube
D2 2.280 1.359 12mm Diameter tube
D3 4.218 1.3335 12mm Diameter tube
D4 5.975 1.322 12mm Diameter tube
Build Dimensions for European Version 10mm tube
Element Spacing in metres Half element Length in metres Element Notes
Reflector 0 1.4995 10mm Diameter tube
DE .260 1.449 10mm Diameter tube
D1 .851 1.4035 10mm Diameter tube
D2 2.265 1.3625 10mm Diameter tube
D3 4.214 1.338 10mm Diameter tube
D4 5.975 1.3235 10mm Diameter tube
Fantastic Azimuth plot of this 6el 50MHz OWL Yagi
The Elevation plot is really clean too. A quiet antenna compared with most!
This SWR plot is taken with the Coaxial stub embedded within the EZNEC model Ever seen a 12.5 Ohm antenna like this one before? Watch how many now appear on the Internet but remember where you saw them first!
The G0KSC OWL element layout. Note the close spacing of the first 3 elements which give the OWL its extra gain and wide bandwidth.
As always, or if you have difficulty tuning, please Email me!
Justin G0KSC