If you're looking for a simple ARRL Field Day Antenna that exhibits a low takeoff angle and shows an improved signal to noise ratio, then this 15 meter Moxon Antenna built by Michael Martens (KB9VBR) is the answer.
Michael takes us from start to finish in this well-made, easy-to-understand tutorial.
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Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR):
The Moxon is an 2 element Yagi style antenna that boasts of a low takeoff angle and high front/back signal to noise ratio. The 15 meter Black Widow Moxon is an excellent antenna for Field Day or other events were a lightweight, portable antenna is ideal. Follow along as I build a Moxon antenna out of fishing poles and other common parts.
-- References --
KG4JJH Black Widow 15 Meter Moxon Antenna: http://www.kg4jjh.com/blackwidow.html
AC6LA Moxgen Calculator: https://ac6la.com/moxgen1.html
Building the 6 meter Moxon Antenna: https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2014/06...
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-- Parts list --
10' Black Widow Fiberglass Fishing Pole (B&M BW3RR) https://www.walmart.com/ip/10-Black-W...
Black Widow 15 meter Moxon Center Hub: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:607...
SO-239 chassis connector
50 feet wire approximately (I used 14 ga)
⅝ inch dowel, 48 inches
½ inch CPVC
#6 x ½ inch machine screws, nuts, and washers
4 #10 eye hooks
Assorted Ring Terminals
Epoxy glue
Duct tape
Painters pole: 15 - 23 feet
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