5.8Ghz cloverleaf/skewplane antenna build kit

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This build kit will help you build an accurate 5.8Ghz cloverleaf/skewplane antenna as much as possible. It's a RHCP version and it can be used for VRx and VTx. Note: if you are going to use one of on your VRx or VTx, make sure the polarized direction is same. This antenna is tuned to 5805Ghz. I use PLA to make this, but if you do have other option, please do not use PLA, it gets soft when you soldering the antenna. Haven't got chance yo test in field but i tested penetration indoor , it showed better results than any antennas i have (since i only have some poor and cheap antennas) , so i am very happy with the result. Note: if you need different frequency, please let me know, i will make the correct bent tool for you when i have time. 20170124: 5860Ghz updated Print Settings Printer Brand: Deltaprintr Printer: Deltaprintr Assembled Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 100% Instructions Materials/tool list: Soldering station/Solder 0.85mm enameled wire/other same size copper wire CA gule 6mm shrink tube RG402 semi-rigid/flexible coaxial cable SMA/RP-SMA for RG402 cable 1. bent 4 leafs by using this jig 2. put them into the base as shown, clean the tip for soldering if you use enameled wire 3. cut the coaxial cable and expose 3mm core wire to meet the top antenna, if you use coaxial cable like mine, which has a skin, make sure you dont cut too much of skin, so it will hold the base and easy for you to soldering 4. soldering the top antenna first, and downside later, i use PLA as filament, it's easy to get soft with temperature higher than 60°C, if you do have other filament, please try to not use PLA. 5. solder a Balun on the end of base. Ø6mm and rest of part must insulated from coaxial cable. (ignore the shrink tube, it's a mistake) 6. use CA to gule the protector to the antenna base. 7. put a shrink tube before you soldering the SMA. 8. use CA gule the top case to the base, done!!