ANTENNA DESIGN FM YAGI

Construction of an Yagi antenna calculated for FM broadcasting band 88-208MHz.

the central frequency used for the calculation is 1000Mhz.

The name of axis of an antenna called the boom. The antenna uses a dipole says
trombone that is the only element a few delicate to achieve. Contrary to what lets
believe above the two tubes of the trombone are not to dish but disposed
perpendicularly to the axis of the antenna. Directors increase the directivity of the
antenna (sense of the arrow) but as the gain, it is beause of them with 4 elements
the antenna to a gain of 6dB and 5 elements procures a gain of 8dB. The reflector
return the bundle of wave collected by directors towards the dipole, but the major
role is to protect the antenna against the parasitic signals coming from the rear. In
any case an antenna must be raised in relation to the background to work well. 1 to
2 length of work wave is counseled. For F=100Mhz, length of wave is 3 meters
(9.85ft)
Required equipments:
4 round tubes in aluminum length 1 meter (3.28ft) diameter 8mm (0.31inch)
4 rounds full of 6mm (0.24inch) length of 1 meter (3.28ft)

 1 batten of wood (pine) of section breve 28x28 mm (1.10 inch) length of 2

meters (6.56 feet)
1 electric derivation box weatherproof square of dimension 75mm
(2.95inch)
1 box of screw metal type diameter 4mm (0.16inch) length 30mm(1.18 inch)
more 4 nuts type butterfly diameter 4mm (0.16inch)
10 necklace to set diameter 10mm (0.39 inch) or 10 necklace adjustable type
(dearer but more convenient)
BUILDING:
The BOOM in our case it is in wood but one little also to use an another insulating,
the PVC for example. If you decide to use a square or a U of aluminum stay up to
isolate elements of the antenna of the BOOM.
After his building it will be necessary to protect it by a varnish, the painting or the
silicone so that he doesn't distort itself to inclemencies.
Start per drawing on one face a first reference mark to 3 cm (1.18 inch) of the
beginning of the batten, draw 3 other distant reference marks of 45 cm (17.71 inch)
then the some of others. Mark the intersection to the middle of the batten on every
reference mark. If you choose " the option " 5 elements stay up to pierce the
BOOM with a first interval to 60/F = 60cm (23.62 inch) for 100MHz.
Pierce 4 holes of diameter 8,5mm (0.33 inch) while using reference marks
previously tracings. Council: Pierce a before-hole first to 4 or 5 mms (0.15 or 0.19
inch) of diameter. Attention to the perpendicularity.
Pierce a hole of 4 mm (0.15 inch) of diameter then on the opposite face in order to
cross the hole preceding perpendicularly. This hole will serve to pass a bolt of
4mm x 30mm (0.15 x 1.18 inch) to immobilize and to center elements on the
boom.
Pierce a hole of 4mm (0.15 inch) of diameter also to the middle (50cm - 19.68
inch) of every diameter tube 8mm (0.31 inch) length 1M (3.28 feet).Conseil:
made one before hole with a wick of 2 or 2,5mm (0.07 or 0.09 inch) of diameter.
To permit the liaison of the coaxial cable to extremities of the dipole you have two
solutions:
Either made it to you through the intermediary of two necklaces.

 Or you will screw pods to hole on extremities of the dipole. In this case
pierce now one hole of diameter 2,5 mm (0.09 inch) in the extremities of the
two Round of 6mm (0.23 inch).
After the drill came the time of the saw...
Do a slash of 1 cm (0.39 inch) of depth (split) to surroundings of every
extremities of tubes of 8mm (0.31 inch). It will permit a better tightening by
necklaces, of Circles of 6mm (0.23 inch) that will slip inside
himself.
Cut with the saw to metals one of round of 6mm (0.23 inch)
to the middle (50 cm 19.68 inch) . Is going to permit you to
lengthen one of diameter 8mm (0.31 inch) tubes in order to get the 1,5M
(59 inch) of the reflector. For it slip each of pieces of Circle of 6mm 0.23
inch) in extremities of the 8 mm (0.31 inch) tube and adjust an overtaking of
25cm (9.84 inch). 25 cm of part is other deal 50cm (19.68 inch). The tube of
8mm (0.31 inch) measure 1M (39.37 inch) one adds him 50cm (19.68 inch),
veiled our reflector of 1,5M (59 inch). Below final aspect of the assembly
with a set necklace.
Proceed thus for each of the DIRECTORS elements. For the first quotes it
out all is of 1,38M(54.33 inch), the second is 1,34M (52.75 inch).
In the version 5 elements 1,38M - 1,30M and 1,20M. (54,33 inch - 51.18
inch and 47.24 inch)
Bring up your Reflective elements and Directors on the BOOM fix the
center with bolts of 4mm (0.15 inch) and set necklaces in order to block
extension pieces, if it is the solution that you chose. With necklaces
adjustable you will be able to bring up them at the end.

REALIZATION OF THE DIPOLE

He must remain you only one tube of diameter Round 8mm (0.31 inch) and two of
6mm (0.23 inch) of diameter.
Insert on a depth of 6cm (2.36 inch), one of 6 mm (0.23 inch) round in the tube of
8mm (0.31 inch). Fix the with the help of a necklace. Since this tip of the tube of

8mm (0.31 inch) measure 18,5cm (7.28 inch) on the round of 6mm (0.23inch) and
draw this point. You can also draw a feature to 21,5 cm (8.46 inch) (length of the
extension).
Procure you a fall of tube of a diameter of 30mm (1.18 inch) (PVC PIPE 32mm
1.25 inch). Place it vertically in one stalls as on the photo opposite.
Bend each of the 2 bars of round of 6mm (0.23 inch) to dish from the reference
mark 18,5cm (7.28 inch). (cf photo).
Slip the tube of 8mm (0.31 inch) in the BOOM and immobilize it with a bolt.
After have slip the round of 6 mm (0.23inch) in the tube of 8mm (0.31 inch) you
have a dimension out all of 1,43 Meter (56.30 inch). Set necklaces.
To pass extremities of the Trombone in weatherproof box. To fix this box to the
BOOM use one bolt + 1 screw.
To pass wires coaxial 75 ohms type TV. To fix his extremities (Mind of a quoted
and Twist the other) on every extremities of the trombone is by necklaces, either by
pods screwed in the trombone. Verify the continuity of sons, fill then box it of
SILICONE in order to assure his tightness.