Three Easy DIY Antennas for Beginners

EASY ANTENNA # 1 : SPIDER

Parts Required:

  1. SO-239 Connector
    https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7606/16757306295_5a20bc2d3b_q.jpg

  2. PL-259 UHF to F adapter (to connect RG6 coax to SO-239 Connector)
    https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8742/16574698267_baea252207_q.jpg

  3. Copper wire pieces 10 cm long - 5 pieces for 4 Leg Spider, 9 pieces for 8 Leg Spider.

  4. Small Nuts & bolts 4 pieces for fixing wires at 4 corners of SO239 adapter

Schematic & Dimensions

Finished Antenna 4 Legs (Does not require soldering)
Built by jepolch
http://forum.planefinder.net/threads/ads-b-diy-antenna.23/page-31

Finished Antenna 4 Legs (Does not require soldering)
Built by beckerm13 http://discussions.flightaware.com/post153170.html#p153170

Finished Antenna 8 Legs (Requires Soldering - Performs better than 4 Legs)
Built by autok
http://www.atouk.com/wordpress/?page_id=237

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