Re: Q: Biquad Antennas

arthur-temp-3@xxxxxxx (Arthur Shapiro) hath wroth:

Here's one; hope it is clickable as the URL is split weirdly as I construct
the message:
http://features.engadget.com/2005/11/15/how-to-build-a-wifi-biquad-dish-antenna/

That's one of the examples of how *NOT* to build a biquad. Same
problem I mentioned in my rant. The coaxial cable needs to extend all
the way from the connector to the quad elements. I don't see any easy
way to salvage the design and recommend you consider one of the others
that do it correctly.

Incidentally, you might want to look into a sector antenna.
http://www.qsl.net/yu1aw/vhf_ant.htm (very slow loading)
http://www.brest-wireless.net/wiki/materiel:amos
http://pe2er.nl/wifisector/
More gain, wider coverage area, and rather easy to build.


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