The HB9CV antenna is the most popular directional antenna in the world. Thanks to its great parametres this antenna has been used since 1954. Gain of this two element antenna is the same like for like gain of classic three element YAGI antenna
Key Features/Specifications:
- Type: 2 element HB9CV antenna
- Frequency: 50-52MHz
- Boom length: 83cm
- Longest element: 310cm
- Gain: 3.5dBd
- VSWR: 1.5:1 or better
- Power: 200 Watts
- Connection: Direct connection to variable capacitor
- MPN:
- No
- Good performance
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Assembling this antenna as easy, although the use of grommets to space the phasing elements away from the boom needs to be noted. Tuning the antenna needs to be done so you can check it off the ground, if you adjust it near the ground it won't be right in the air. Once done right does get out.
Note that the fixing to the mount is not between the elements, but like many of this design, behind the longer element on the boom.
- great value for money
- very good materials and build quality for the money
