World’s Best G/T Super Low Noise 26 Element 70cm Competitions, EME and DX Expeditions Antenna PA432-26-7BGP
Excellent for UHF contests DX-ing and EME. Extreme low noise design.
432-434 MHz The Best Low Noise Yagi Antenna by Latest VE7BQH Table PA432-26-7BGP. Appearance
Electrical Specifications PA432-26-7BGP | |
Frequency Range: | 432 – 434 MHz |
Free Space Forward Gain: | 19.7 dBi |
Front to Back Ratio: | 40 dB |
3 dB Horizontal Beamwidth: | 20.8° |
3 dB Vertical Beamwidth: | 21.3° |
G/T for Tsky=27K and Tearth=1800K | +9 dB |
Polarization | Horizontal |
Nominal Input Impedance: | 50 Ohms |
SWR Across Entire Band: | < 1.2 |
Maximum Power Input: | 850 W |
Matching Method: | Direct feed through Teflon RG142 common mode choke (current balun) |
Connector: | “N” |
Mechanical Specifications PA432-26-7BGP | |
Number of elements: | 26 |
Element Diameter: | 4 mm Aluminum rod |
Dipole Diameter: | 8 mm Hard Copper tube |
Longest element: | 340 mm |
Element Mounting Position: | Below the Boom |
Balun and Connector: | Included |
Boom Length: | 7 m |
Boom Size: | Tapered Boom 40×40 mm, 30×30 mm, different wall thickness |
Number of Boom Pieces: | 5 |
Guy rope support: | Yes, included |
Mounting Mast Diameter: | 43 – 70 mm 1-11/16″ – 2-3/4″ OD |
Survival Wind Speed: | 180 km/h |
Transportation Length: | 1.5 m |
Antenna Weight: | 8 kg |
Gross Weight: | 9.8 kg |
G/T +9dB Best low noise Yagi antenna by Latest VE7BQH Table PA432-26-7BGP.
Horizontal stacking distances. G/T reference Tsky=27 K Tearth=1800 K
2 Antennas | 1950 mm. Gain 22.5 dBi (+2.9 dB), G/T +5.76 dB |
4 Antennas | 2000. Gain 22.5 dBi (+5.9 dB), G/T +8.85 dB |
8 Antennas | 2000 mm. Gain 28.5 dBi (+8.9 dB), G/T +11.9 dB |
Vertical stacking distances for BEST G/T. G/T reference Tsky=27 K Tearth=1800 K
2 Antennas | 1950 mm. Gain 22.55 dBi (+2.95 dB), G/T +5.91 dB |
4 Antennas | 2000 mm. Gain 25.55 dBi (+5.95 dB), G/T +9.01 dB |
8 Antennas | 2050 mm. Gain 28.6 dBi (+9 dB), G/T +12.1 dB |
Stacking distance 4 antennas in “H” configuration for BEST G/T
1950 mm / 1950mm. Gain 25.5 dBi G/T +9dB. Used by VE7BQH Antenna performance table in PDF format.
Extreme low noise antenna for UHF competitions on 70cm and EME PA432-26-7BGP.
Maximum Power Input options (by order)
“E” “N” Input connector SM250 Teflon balun cable: | 1200 W (PA432-26-7BGE) |
“X” 7/16 DIN Input connector SM250 Teflon balun cable: | 1500 W (PA432-26-7BGX) |
“EX” 7/16 DIN Input connector RG115 Teflon balun cable: | 2700 W (PA432-26-7BGEX) |
Excellent gain and maximum suppression of all side lobes.
Clean azimuth radiation pattern:
432.1 MHz low noise Yagi antenna PA432-26-7BGP. Elevation radiation pattern.
432 – 434 MHz best G/T +9 dB UHF Competitions and EME Yagi antenna PA432-26-7BGP.
Ultimate design with with latest professional full-3D electromagnetic modelling software.
Precision design not possible with amateurish programs like EZNEC Pro/4 – NEC4.2 engine, 4NEC2, EZNEC v 6.0 or AO.
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