Tuesday, February 22, 2022

DIY Helical Antenna 5.8GHz (10 Turn): Mossel Bay Mesh Network

Here is my version of the 10 turn 5.8Ghz Helical Antenna described by Andrew McNeil

Link: https://www.instructables.com/Helical-Antenna-58GHz-10-Turn/











This antenna is currently installed on the ZS1I-5 Mesh Node and pointing towards the ZS2I-1 Mesh Node.  This antenna is very directional but work extremely well.  Up to now this antenna has proven itself and till today no connectivity losses occurred even in rainy weather. Approx cost of this antenna = R100 bucks as I had many of the required parts in my junkbox.  Thanks must go to
Andrew MCneil for his guidence and well explained tutorial for this antenna.

"Refurbish" a 9:1 QRP Balun after 5 years in the Sea Air

I decided to to build a End Fed HF Dipole Antenna in April 2020 during Covid19 Lockdown.  The antenna known as the ZS6U Mini Shack Special ...