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This is my first attempt, mistakes can happen. This is a work in progress.
VHF crossed yagi
To get an orthogonal polarisation (near circular), two identical yagi share the same boom with a 90° polarisation angle (H/V), each of the two yagis are physical 90° apart on the bom (this will enable the use of a symmetrical phasing harness). Each of the yagi must have a 50 ohm feed point.
Then a power divider is needed to connect both antennas to the transmitter.
Design of a yagi with a 50ohm feedpoint
To my knowledge there is no easy formula to get a yagi with a direct 50ohm feed point. The only way is simulation.
A parametric model in CST will be very convenient :
The goals for this design :
- gain of the antenna should be at least 12dB
- front to back ratio should be at least 10dB
- RL at feed point should be under -15dB
Parameters to adjust to get this result :
- reflector length (max : 120mm, min : 70mm)
- reflector spacing (max : 34mm, min : 15mm)
Obviously to lower the reflector spacing is the key to success. Unfortunately to get a decent front to back radio we need to adjust the reflector length.
Here is a result that match the criterias :