[MLB-WIRELESS] Antenna design idea, probably not new.

[a_neb]

> > Here's a question for the antenna tech people in the group.
> > Would it be worthwhile building an antenna based on a printed circuit
> > board? I'm thinking a small yagi. I've seen components in
> > other antenna
> > made from PCB but what about the whole thing. Instead of
> > instructions on
> > how to build all you'd need to do is trace out the antenna,
> > etch the PCB
> > and solder on the cable? Would make an excellent portable antenna, or
> > lightweight pole mount.
> > Or is there something I am missing here?
>
> This can be done, and is mechanically very simple.  I wouldn't try this
for
> an outdoor antenna (unless _very_ well sealed from the elements), as the
PCB
> is likely to corrode, but it could be an alternative for portable setups.

PCB lacquer does a pretty damn good job thesedays :)

Ben.


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