Build IBCrazy's 10dbic CP Double Quad antenna

[Mykro]

Alex..

What SMA plug goes with the RG62A/U cable?

[IBCrazy]

??? There is no connector on the RG62 cable. Only on the feedline.

-Alex

[GregSilver]

wait... is the goof proof patch CP or LP ?

I would feel like a moron to have engraved all that LHCP crap on it, if it wasnt CP.

[Mykro]

??? There is no connector on the RG62 cable. Only on the feedline.

-Alex

Alex..

Unless I'm missing something it looks as though in the video you are using RG62 cable for the feedline.. Correct??

[IBCrazy]

I am using RG58/u for the input feedline and RG62 as the phase shifting transformer.

-Alex

[IBCrazy]

The GP patch is LHCP. It was designed in 1953 by K5OE as a dish feed antenna.

-Alex

[Mykro]

I am using RG58/u for the input feedline and RG62 as the phase shifting transformer.

-Alex

OK. Thanks Alex..

In post #3 The feedline isn't specified.. Just the RG62 cable for the phase shifting transformer is listed.. I was making an assumption that the feedline was RG62.. (Just goes to show what I know)

[GregSilver]

So i can use my DirecTV dish that the leasing office told me to take down with my patch?! lol

[Mykro]

OK. Thanks Alex..

In post #3 The feedline isn't specified.. Just the RG62 cable for the phase shifting transformer is listed.. I was making an assumption that the feedline was RG62.. (Just goes to show what I know)

Alex.. I do have a length of

LMR-195 coax with an SMA plug.. Can I use this as my feedline??

[IngisKhan]

Hi Alex
I really admire your work. You have given so much to the FPV world, and I like your honesty in your beliefs, wish I also share. I have just started out with RC, and have build myself a quad and are making plans for a hexacopter build for the summer. I have bought myself a full FPV setup, but is not at all satisfied with my range. I am using omnidirectional antenna on my quad, and have a hobbyking`s patch-antenna and a omnidirectional on the ground. I have watched most of your tutorials, and have decided to make 2 helical, one with 5 turns and one with 12 turns, but then I suddenly saw this tutorial, and was wondering if I should build this one instead. Maybe I will build all three of them. But I have a few question, maybe some of you can fill me up. Is it possible to use the RG58 50ohms cables? If not, where can I get the RG62 cables? And I am using a 2.4ghz FPV setup, and was wondering how thick wire should I use? Thanks for all answers.
Inge