Sakib Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I want to build a yagi antenna but I'm confused with the elements. Please tell me what kind of metals to use... Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Any metal will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakib Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 can I use stainless steel then? or alumunim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Yep. The first one I built I used the copper out of a chunk of romex electrical wire. I've also used cloths hangers, but they will rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleo Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Would thicker copper wire improve signal strength or weaken it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I'm sure it matters, but I don't think it matters that much. I could be wrong though. I've always stuck to hanger or romex diameter, so 10 or 12 gauge wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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