DIY 6 meter Moxon antenna

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Just in time for the ARRL Field Day or any other portable operation.

In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) introduces us to the versatile, easy-to-make, and highly efficient 6-meter Moxon antenna.

This antenna can be added to your "field kit" or Field Day bag in a matter of minutes.  Six meter propagation improves during the summer, and this project is the perfect answer to snag some 6-meter contacts.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR):

The 6 meter band is hot in the summer time and there is no better way to exploit it than with a directional antenna like the 6 meter Moxon. The Moxon is a 2 element Yagi that is inexpensive and easy to build, but also offers great results with 5.5dbi of gain and a 25db front to back ratio The KB9VBR 6 Meter Moxon Antenna Parts list: 4 - 48 inch x 3x8 inch fiberglass fence posts 1 - 3D printed Moxon hub 1 - 3D printed hub adapter 1 - 3D printed Feedpoint center SO-239 chassis connector 20 feet 20 or 22 ga wire #6 x ½ inch machine screws, nuts, and washers 8 small Ring terminals String trimmer line Painters pole: 15 - 23 feet 3D Printed Hub and feedpoint STL files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:664... Painters Pole 3D printed adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:654... Plans and dimensions: https://www.jpole-antenna.com/wp-cont... Source for the 48 inch fiberglass fence posts: Fleet Farm: https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/smv-... Tractor Supply: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro... AC6LA Moxon Calculator: https://www.ac6la.com/moxgen1.html Build the Black Widow 15 meter Moxon:    • I've been bit by The Black Widow: a 1...   The Black Widow Moxon, now 70% lighter:    • Moxon Antenna Update: Now 70% lighter...   -- My 3D Printer -- Creality Ender 3 v2 Neo 3D Printer: https://amzn.to/3Crj8Q1 eSun PLA Pro (PLA+) black filament https://amzn.to/3NpcZua ************ Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay. ************* Like what you see? You can leave me a tip: https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:   / kb9vbrantennas   Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 My Parks on the Air setup: Transceiver: https://amzn.to/3lmHoei Battery: https://amzn.to/3xBGgbv Tuner: https://amzn.to/2ZCNM9l Folding Table: https://amzn.to/3xFIp5Z Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/32QW2nB Video Production Equipment: Camera https://amzn.to/32UaXNX Lens https://amzn.to/31mmDrX Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/3xFVBb4 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3daoAdq GoPro: https://amzn.to/3pkmP30 Music by license: http://www.soundstripe.com Contact Information: Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me. #Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #moxonantenna #moxon #vhfantenna #6meterantenna #vhfcontest #fieldday #arrlfieldday #howto #antennaprojects

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