Add 24MHz to 18MHz antenna (October 12, 2024) 24MHz Added to 18MHz Antenna (October 12, 2024)
Condition on 21MHz was bad from the morning and all stations were marked as communicated on FT8, so I gave up on ONAIR. It occurred to me to take down the 18 MHz antenna under the blazing sun and shorten it to tune to 24.915 MHz. By calculation.300/24.915/4*0.95=2m86cmIt should be a When actually measured by NanoVNA2m53cmThe company is now in the process of Incidentally, the 18 MHz element is300/18.100/4*0.95=3m94cmIt should be a The actual measured value of the element used until now is3m70cmIt was.
The conditions on 21MHz were poor in the morning, and all the stations on
on FT8 had completed their QSOs, and all the stations So I decided to stop operating on that band.
Then, on a whim, I went out into the scorching heat, lowered the 18MHz antenna, and shortened it to tune for 24.915MHz. length should be2m86cm(300/24.915/4*0.95), but when I measured it with the NanoVNA, it turned out to be2m53cm.
By the way, the element for 18MHz, which should be3m94cm(300/18.100/4*0.95), was actually3m70cmAccording to the measurements of the element I had been using.
Anyway, I put two elements on one feed point. Fan-out Dipole Antenna (Fan-out Dipole Antenna) was created.
I made a Fan-out Dipole Antenna with two elements attached to a single feed point.
According to ChatGPT
Structure and Principles
Basically,Multiple dipole antennas(consisting of two elements) connected to a common feed point,
Adjust the length so that each dipole resonates at a different frequency.
Each dipole element is optimized for each desired frequency band,
Depending on the band used, a particular dipole will resonate and operate.
The entire antenna is seemingly fan-shaped, hence the name.
feature
Multiband Operation:
Fan-out dipoles typically operate over three to five bands.
Optimized elements are provided for each band and utilize a common feeding point.
Simple design:
Simple design, no special traps or coils required,
By placing full-size dipoles for each band in parallel, It can naturally accommodate multiple bands.
Installation locationThe "M" in "M" is a combination of "M" and "A":
Each band requires a lot of space because of the placement of elements in each band.
If sufficient space is available, the elements can be installed while preventing interference between them.
tuning:
By adjusting the length of each element precisely, each band can be used to Good SWR can be obtained.
advantage
cost effectivenessThe antenna is designed to support multiple bands with a single antenna, Reduces cost and installation effort.
No traps required: To operate as a full-size dipole without traps or coils, It is power efficient and has a simple antenna.
broadband coverage: Stable operation in multiple frequency bands is possible if accurate adjustments are made.
drawback
Space requirementsThe installation site requires a lot of space, The longer elements, especially in the high-frequency band, can be more difficult to install.
Interference between elementsTo place multiple elements in close proximity, Accurate installation and alignment are important, as electrical interference can occur between each element.
Structure and Principle
Essentially, themultiple dipole antennas(composed of two elements) are connected to a common feed point.
The length of each dipole is adjusted so that it resonates at different frequencies.
Each dipole element is optimized for its specific frequency band.
Depending on the operating band, a specific dipole element resonates and operates.
The entire antenna appears to spread out in a fan shape, which is the origin of its name.
Features
Multi-band Operation:
The fan-out dipole typically operates on 3 to 5 or more bands.
Each band has an optimized element, and they all share a common feed point.
Simple Design: A simple design that is easy to understand and easy to use.
With a simple design, there is no need for special traps or coils.
The full-sized dipoles for each band are arranged in parallel, naturally covering multiple bands.
Installation Considerations:
Since elements for each band are arranged, it requires a large amount of space.
With enough space, the antenna can be installed without interference between the elements.
Tuning: Tuning
By precisely adjusting the length of each element, a good SWR can be achieved for each band.
Advantages
Cost Efficiency
Since one antenna can cover multiple bands, it reduces the cost and installation effort.
No Traps Needed:.
Operates as a full-sized dipole without the need for traps or coils, providing better power efficiency and a simpler antenna.
Wideband Coverage: 1.0 to 2.0
With proper tuning, it allows stable operation across multiple frequency bands.
Disadvantages
Space Requirements: 1.
Requires a lot of space for installation, especially when elements for higher frequency bands become longer, which can make installation difficult.
Element Interference
Since multiple elements are placed close to each other, there is potential for electrical interference between them. Since multiple elements are placed close to each other, there is potential for electrical interference between them.
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The drawback, space, is plenty, so it's not a problem. Instead of corrugated insulators, I attached connectors to a cutting board and installed 18 and 24 MHz elements.
The space required, which is a disadvantage, is not an issue as I have plenty of space available. Instead of using insulators, I attached the connectors to a cutting board and mounted the 18MHz and 24MHz elements.
The white one is a cutting board. The coax is wrapped around the handle of the cutting board to prevent force from being applied to the connector. The white object is a cutting board. I wrapped the coaxial cable around the handle of the cutting board to prevent any stress from being applied to the connector.
We had a thunderstorm in the evening, so we'll have to actually install it tomorrow morning. Try to see how the element length changes. If this works I would like to install a 28MHz element on a 7,21MHz dipole.
Since it started raining heavily in the evening, the weather has been very warm and dry. I will try to install the antenna tomorrow morning and see how the element
lengths change. If this works well, I plan to add a 28MHz element to the 7/21MHz dipole.