First ever 6M LFA EME QSO

The first EME QSO on 6M was achieved on 21st July 2009 by Joe, CT1HZE. Joe worked W1JJ with just one 7 element LFA Yagi.

Joe installed the LFA earlier in the day and is comparing the I0JXX 7 element Yagi with the LFA. Early reports are most encouraging.

The 7 element CT1HZE LFA Yagi working NA via EME

'All in all I can already confirm that this LFA has the claimed
figures regarding F/B, F/S, gain and pattern. But more tests to come.
I am very happy with this LFA antenna as it will keep away many
EU callers from me when I want to work NA only :-)

73
Joe'

Plot of the CT1HZE 7element LFA showing 13dBi

The LFA Yagi Joe is using is a commercial one available from Vine Antennas. However, for those that have the ability and tools, I will have many new 6M designs that will debut in the next edition of DUBUS Magazine. Some of these will be exclusive to DUBUS so will never appear on this site!

If you have an interest in a particular size 6M LFA, I have many designs up to 12 elements, 22 metres long with 16dBi gain!

 See you on the bands,

 Justin G0KSC