Best low cost intro beam

[lonestarbandit]

So looking for opinions and statistics regarding gain etc for the best value for money introductory small beams. Discuss for my benefit lol

No BaBs please (Big ass Beams)

Maco Vquad
Gizmotchy 3 element
VQ3 V-Quad Antenna
Maco VQ3 V-Quad Antenna
Other alternatives

 

[sp5it]

This: http://sp3gem.smoczyk.pl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=64

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Sirio 27-4

 

[Big Kahuna]

I just got done testing this one. https://www.radiowavz.com/product/s...gle-band/85?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Very lightweight - doesn't take up much space. Some good gain and horizontal polarization. Super easy to assemble. In use it reminded me of the V Quad.

Not going to be in the same realm as a 3 element yagi though.

If you're interested in it let me know. I just bought it so I could do the video overview and test it, I don't need another antenna

 

[lonestarbandit]

What the heck? Ive not seen a beam look like that before...how....what..that is extremely ....weird...?
If I put that on my house my wife might make it not my house.....

 

[groundwire]

I would just go with a standard 3 element horizontal. Like a maco or something.

 

[Big Kahuna]

What the heck? Ive not seen a beam look like that before...how....what..that is extremely ....weird...?
If I put that on my house my wife might make it not my house.....

You may not like what she says about a V quad or a 3 element yagi then No such thing as a subtle beam for looks.

Anyone who comes to your house will always notice it.

 

[lonestarbandit]

Ooof. At least that one doesn't look like a spaceship however. Lol. How are those Vquads for real world gain?

 

[The20poundhammer]

Would be hard to beat a Maco 3 element V quad or just a M103 Maco either one. Both not super expensive.

 

[Mudfoot]

V Quad all the way

 

[Big Kahuna]

I've you're looking for the most simple and lightest V Quad, if you're ready to take the leap get the M103. Either way you'll need a solid mount and rotor unless you plan to manually adjust or talk in one direction.

 

[lonestarbandit]

Yes already looking at the rotor, the non included rotor wires, the poles, the brackets, another run of coax, an antenna switch..still waiting on my hopperbuilt box to ship....getting impatient. I am in suburbia now so big beams are out. I remember now what CB stood for.... I'd forgotten in 15 plus years I'd been away. Constantly Buying.

 

[wjm1129]

A Moxon is a pretty good bang for the buck.

 

[snippits75]

V Quad all the way

I have a V Quad. It is a very good antenna.

 

[HomerBB]

Moxon.
Easy, simple small, decent gain, great front to back rejection. No matching network 50 Ohm direct connection.
Can build it quickly, or buy it reasonably.