Tape Measure 2-Meter RDF Beam

This beam was developed from a design by WB2HOL and found at

This beam was constructed per the instructions on WB2HOL's web site with the following exceptions:

1.		The PVC was first cleaned and then glued.
2.		A hole was cut into the boom near the reflector to allow the coax to be run through the boom and the handle.
3.		A small piece of PVC was added to the reflector end of the boom and a 90 degree elbow and a 6-inch piece of PVC was added to act as a "pistol type" handle.
4.		A 5-inch piece of 12 gauge "romex" was used for the hairpin.
5.		RG-8X (mini-8) coax was used.

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KA8VIT holding the completed beam.		Showing the underside of the completed beam.




Close-up of feed and hairpin match.		Another view of feed and hairpin match.




Bottom side view of beam.		Another view of the bottom side.