Tape Measure Yagi Antenna
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Parts List:y
3 feet of 1/2 inch schedule 40 PVC pipe
3 - 1/2 inch schedule 40 cross connectors
2 - 1/2 inch schedule 50 caps
1 - inexpensive tape measure (I used a 5/8 inch wide tape, but a 1 inch wide will be better)
4 feet coax cable with a connector on one end (UHF, BNC, SMA, etc.) and the other end prepared for soldering.
6 - #12 (11/16 inch to 1 1/4 inch) hose clamps (You may buy a bag of 10 and save money)
Black electrical tape
5 inch piece of solid wire for hairpin tuning component (12 to 18 gauge will work)
Tools required (a limited amount will be available):
Hacksaw or PVC pipe cutter
Soldering iron or gun
PVC cement
Electronic solder
Wire cutter
Flat blade screw driver or 5/16 inch nut driver (to tighten hose clamps)
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