I am rebuilding a Steppir and this was helpful since I am adding the 40M element to mine when Im finished.

@adamg1zhd

7 ай бұрын

I take it you're not adding a 40m element to a DB11? I didn't think there was an option for it.

Hi Adam. I finally finished my DB11 today and got it on the mast. Everything tested and works. Only issue was fitting the black plastic sweep tubes into the thick fibre glass rod end. Was so tight, we ended up profiling it with an orbital sander then twisting it round until it went in to the right depth. Total PITA. Otherwise everything else went swimmingly. I had to take the control connector off the cable to thread it through the hole I drilled in the shack wall - will reconnect it tomorrow and take it for a spin. I hope you're well, John 2E0SVB.

@adamg1zhd

2 жыл бұрын

Well done John, careful with all those wires :-) Would be good if we could get a QSO together some time. Maybe on 6. Have fun. G1ZHD

Very cool. I have a similar setup. I hope your neighbors aren't as mad as you as mine are.

@adamg1zhd

6 ай бұрын

Nope, just as mad. In fact the pensioner on one side of me will go back inside her house if she sees me. Very sad really.

Loved the presentation. I have the DB36 & waiting for a good bank holiday to start putting it together. I must say you have a patient XYL 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I’m putting this comment on & hoping you might have done a progress video. 73,s De EI4GJB

@adamg1zhd

7 ай бұрын

So patient, she doesn't exist. I don't have time for an XYL. Happy to do a follow up but not nuch to add. Other than having to recalibrate from time to time the antenna is working great.

@declansheehan3207

7 ай бұрын

@@adamg1zhd just on progress & how you find it. I plan to do a start to finish of the DB-36 when we start to get the weather for it.

@adamg1zhd

7 ай бұрын

@@declansheehan3207I will find some time following the WWA constest this month. I will look forward to seeing your DB-36 build. When I downsize the house in a few years time I will be looking for somewhere suitable for a proper beam, such as a 36. Cheers

@falsedragon33

6 ай бұрын

When assembling, make sure you tighten those end pieces for the folded dipole down all the way. Or else they fall off. I had to fix mine 3 times before I learned that lesson. If it's cold, hit it with a hair dryer, so it doesn't crack for being brittle.

My OCD went crazy when I saw you left the protective backing on the aluminum plates.

Great video I am waiting for my DB11 to arrive. I feel a bit frightened after seeing how much work there is in assembly . Thanks again excellent video

@adamg1zhd

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Kevin, if you have any questions the please let me know. It wasn't too scary in the end. Just don't rush it.

@adamg1zhd

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, how did you build go?

@kevins978

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamg1zhd All good Adam had an ehu damaged in transport but all good works great thank you

Good luck with the antenna my friend

Nice video sir. What tower are you using? I need one. Thanks WK0P

@adamg1zhd

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. They are manufactured in Scotland. www.mm0cug.co.uk/

I'm surprised how small this beam is but then I bet it costs a fortune but they say it's best to start with a really good beam, I'm well chuffed with how you explained things, I'm not electronic minded more of a black box operator, did have hex beam but looking for a beam that works the world on at least a couple of shouts and with out an amp. good luck 73 Mike M1KEY M0FCG

@adamg1zhd

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike. To be honest I forgot about how much it cost me and concentrated on the performance. I seem to recall that with the controller and cable it was about £3500. I was in two minds whether to spend the money on a radio upgrade, but I glad I didn't. Still using the same radio now with no plan to replace it, as the antenna now does all the work.

I have sent you an e-mail Adam via your QRZ address. Just a few questions to help with my purchasing decision if you can spare the time please? :)