A Very Low Noise Yagi for serious DX and EME applications
144MHz LFA Yagis in an EME configuration
The G0KSC LFA (Loop fed Array) Yagi has quickly become 'the one to
have' if you are looking for serious weak signal work on the bottom of
the 2m band. The LFA Yagi has been specifically design to ensure the
lowest levels of unwanted noise are received. The compliment of a tight,
highly suppressed pattern and closed loop fed system ensure everything
from rain static to man-made noise are heavily reduced.
The LFA is especially effective for EME where very low noise antennas
are required and many hours development have been spent ensuring the
highest levels of performance have been achieved in an antenna that is
not affected by wet weather conditions. As a single, double and 4 stack
system, the LFA Yagi is the one to have.
Our antennas are constructed with the best quality materials in order
the best mechanical construction can be achieved, not the cheapest and
most profitable! Even a digital caliper is used (with an accuracy of
.01mm) to measure the elements during production to ensure they are
within 0.2mm of what they should be, this ensures they work as well as
our software model predicts.
-
Marine grade Stainless Steel Fittings*
-
Original and best Stauff Insulator clamps
-
Mill machined for pin-point accuracy throughout
If you are looking for the best of the best from both a performance and
mechanical construction perspective then look no further, you have come
to the right place!
Performance
Gain: 18.04dBi @ 144.100MHz
Gain: 18.05dBi @ 144.300MHz
F/B: 38.47dB @ 144.100MHz
F/B: 44.43dB @ 144.300MHz
Peak Gain: 18.07dBi
Gain at 10m above ground: 23.91dBi
Peak F/B: 48.52dB
Power Rating: 3kw
SWR: Below 1.12:1 from 143.800MHz to 144.750MHz
Boom Length: 13.780m
Weight: 12.59Kg / 27.76LB
Turning Radius: 6.888m / 22.6ft
Wind Loading: 0.37 Square Metres / 4.0 Square feet
Wind Survival: 161KPH / 100MPH
Other options available if higher wind loading/survival is required.
Stacking Distance Vertically: 4.23-4.93m (best trade-off 4.75m)
Stacking Distance Horizontally: 4.36-5.09m (best trade-off 4.85m)
Following figures calculated at 144.300MHz
2 Stacked Vertically @ 4.5m Gain: 20.90dBi
2 Stacked Vertically @ 4.75m Gain: 20.97dBi
2 Stacked Vertically @ 4.5m F/B: 44.34dB
2 Stacked Vertically @ 4.75m F/B: 45.53dB
2 Stacked Horizontally @ 4.85m Gain: 20.95dBi
2 Stacked Horizontally @ 4.85m F/B: 43.64dB
2 Stacked Horizontally @ 5.09m Gain: 21.0dBi
2 Stacked Horizontally @ 5.09m F/B: 44.49dB
4 Antennas 4.5m V x 4.85m H Gain: 23.85dBi
4 Antennas 4.75m V x 5.09m H Gain: 23.96dBi
Sky Temperature: 209.0 Kelvin @ 144.100MHz
G/T Figure: +0.71dB @ 144.100MHz
Specification
This antenna has all parasitic elements made from 1/4 inch aluminum
rod. The LFA loop is constructed from 4 pieces of aluminum tube. The
sections in-line with the parasitic elements are 1/2 inch while the end
sections of the loop are 3/8 inch allowing the user to adjust the loop
for best SWR. All elements are fully insulated from the boom held in
place by high quality UV resistant, RF neutral insulators which in-turn are held to the boom via stainless steel fixings and fittings.
The boom is 1.5 inch square (38.1mm) and a boom guy is supplied with this antenna.
If you want an antenna to last and perform in all weathers without SWR or bandwidth shifting, this is it.
Azimuth Plot
Elevation Plot
Single antenna 15m above average ground
SWR
Manufactured the right way, not the cheapest way!
* Where possible marine grade stainless steel components are used. |