Handheld Direction Finding Antenna
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This Is A Handheld Wideband Antenna For Direction Finding And Transmitter Hunting. The Frequency Range Is Based On The Used Lpda Antenna. In This Case I Use A Pcb Log Periodic Antenna From Wa5Vjb With A Rx Range Of 900 To 2600 Mhz. The Pcb Antenna Is Mounted Into A Radome Housing, Which Is Also A Based On Printed Parts. You Will Find The Files Here: Http://Www.Thingiverse.Com/Thing:464417 Features: • Grips Are Covered With Plastidip And Silicone Rubber Inlays (Selfmade Oogoo) • Compass Will Give Bearing To Source , Two Different Options Are Possible: Analog Compass Or Gps Compass (Iphone With Griffin Case ) • Detachable Armrest Will Support Operator During A Long Term Usage • Handheld Direction Finding Antenna Can Be Mounted Onto A Camera Tripod As Well • Antenna (Radome) Is Fully Detachable • Very Wideband Performance In A Practical Size • Horizontal And Vertical Polarisation Thru Rotating Mechanism • Wa5Vjb Pcb Antenna Gives An Excellent Radiation Pattern • The Pistol Grip Like Construction Is Small, Light (Approx. 375G Without Iphone), Robust And Easily Operated By A Single Person • All Parts Are Printed In Pla With 20% Infill And Layer Height Of 0,2Mm More Details Can Be Found On My Blog Die Bastelkammer, Where I Posted The Genesis Of The Antenna Radome And The Handheld Grip With Armrest. Yu Will Find The Lastest Blog Post About The Project Here: Http://Diebastelkammer.Wordpress.Com/2014/10/25/Rdf-Handheld-Direction-Finding-Antenna-Nun-Mit-Iphone-Gps-Kompass/
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