23 cm Competition and EME Super Yagi Antenna PA1296-36-3BUT

Super high gain 23cm Yagi. Now holds the current VK National record on 1296 at 2458 km. Wideband operation 1290 – 1310 MHz.

 

 

Electrical Specifications

Frequency Range: 1290 – 1310 MHz
Free Space Forward Gain: 20.4 dBi
Front-to-Back Ratio: 32 dB
-3 dB Horizontal Beamwidth: 18°
-3 dB Vertical Beamwidth: 18.4°
Polarization: Horizontal
Nominal Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
SWR Across Entire Band: < 1.2
Maximum Power Input: 300W
Matching Method: Voltage balun. UT141 or similar Teflon cable
Connector: “N”

Mechanical Specifications

Number of elements: 36
Element Diameter: 4 mm Aluminum rod
Dipole Diameter: 3 mm Copper
Balun and Connector: Included
Longest element: 120 mm
Element Mounting Position: Above the Boom
Boom Length: 2.92 m
Boom: 20x20mm
The number of Boom Pieces: 2
Mounting Mast Diameter: 30 – 50 mm 1-1/4 – 2″ OD
Survival Wind Speed: 120 km/h
Net Weight: 1.75 kg
Gross Weight: 3.65 kg
Transportation Length: 1.5 meters

23cm 2458 km Distance Record Yagi Antenna 20.4 dBi PA1296-36-3BUT from VK7 to ZL

PA1296-36-3BUT Low Noise Yagi Antenna Vertical Stacking Distance:

Two antennas for F/S -13.6 dB: 650 mm
Gain: 23.2 dBi

Winning DX distance record Yagi Antenna PA1296-36-3BUT Horizontal Stacking Distance:

Two antennas for F/S< -13.6 dB: 650 mm
Gain: 23.2 dBi

23cm Yagi Antenna 1296MHz Stainless Steel (Inox) Extended Bracket and Boom Join View 1296MHz

1296 MHz Super Gain Yagi Antenna 20.4 dBi PA1296-36-3BUT 36 elements appearance.

Heavy duty version of this antenna is PA1296-36-3AUTHD

More about the new record you can find here.

More about stacking is here.
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