OAUSA Net - January 20, 2022 - Roof Racks

[lrsrngr]

KK6CTT for the online check-in: 01/20/22

Product review ELK Log Periodic Dual Band Antenna: https://elkantennas.com/product/dual-ba ... c-antenna/
A 4.9 out of 5.0 review history on eHam: https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=4348

• 2M Gain 6.8 dbd (8.9 dBi)

• 440 Gain 7.0 dBd (9 dBi)

• 20+ dB Front to Back Ratio

• 24-Inch Boom

• Great for FM, SSB and satellite work.

For those remote locations that call for a little help through a higher gain (directional) antenna:
o Weight

• 1.75 lbs

o Dimensions

• 24.5 × 3 × 3 in

o Connector Type

• UHF Connector

• N-Connector

o Cost

• $130-$165 depending on options (anodized/not anodized)

Unlike the Yagi this antenna is more compact and is actually offered with a case to house the parts when taken down for travel.

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[KK6DYO]

One of my worries with a solar panel on the roof was vibration due to air buffeting. Sure enough, at speeds above 55 mph I was getting a low frequency hum. An additional wind deflector in front of the panel fixed that problem. The original wind deflector is below the rack.

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Old configuration of my rack showing I utilized space. This shows wood, which I’m unlikely to bring in the future since I now bring a propane fire pit.

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I had some extra space on the rack, so moved everything around (mainly propane holders to sides) to coalesce this space in the middle. There was no container that fit this area, so I built one out of ½” plywood covered with a grey waterproofing, attempting to shape the box to be somewhat aerodynamic. I use this to hold tent poles, longer tools, camping chairs, etc.

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[KM6OJB]

Please check me in KM6OJB
Thanks
Joe