DIY Yagi Antenna from Tape Measure

Sponsor info: get 20% off at https://hamradioprep.com with code BECKY20 I built an antenna for listening to satellites out of a metal tape measure. ⬇️ Open for links: Files and links to all references: https://beckystern.com/2021/03/29/tape-measure-yagi-antenna/ 00:00 Intro 00:17 Making the couplers 01:10 Assembling the antenna 04:41 Hardware and software setup 05:51 Attempt to listen #1 06:14 Measuring SWR with nanoVNA 07:09 Attempt to listen #2 09:07 Successful results 09:55 Sponsored message 10:40 Outro you will need: 1″ OD diameter PVC pipe at least 3 feet long: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Oam7_ Steel retractable tape measure: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/D_CGl Coaxial cable: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/OoAd1 USB RTL-SDR module with antenna for testing: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/R9UJK Computer running CubicSDR software: https://cubicsdr.com/ Solid-core wire (just a small piece): https://urlgeni.us/amzn/XcJUw Soldering iron & solder: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/XB6JB https://urlgeni.us/amzn/YKyad Flush diagonal cutters: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/6qzZB Wire strippers: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/V2wZ Heat shrink tubing: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/wXzo6 Tape: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Ll2qh 3D printer (I’m using my Creality CR-10s Pro): https://urlgeni.us/amzn/f8yL2 PLA filament: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/UhnOk nanoVNA (optional but handy for tuning): https://urlgeni.us/amzn/WssY Becky Stern is a maker living in NYC, publishing DIY projects about technology, and crafts from her Brooklyn studio. http://www.youtube.com/BeckyStern previous video: https://youtu.be/CSdNQlm7PiI this time last year: https://youtu.be/k9z3Ej7qo1g Connect with Becky: https://beckystern.com/newsletter/ http://instagram.com/bekathwia https://twitter.com/bekathwia http://www.instructables.com/member/bekathwia http://bekathwia.tumblr.com/ http://www.pinterest.com/bekathwia/ https://www.patreon.com/beckystern 🎶 Music is from epidemicsound.com 📷 Camera gear: Panasonic GH5s: https://amzn.to/30ZohKn Panasonic GH4: http://amzn.to/2koi4GU main lens: https://amzn.to/2MpHIbs wide lens: http://amzn.to/2Ee6hBQ macro lens: http://amzn.to/2jaoXq9 magic arm: http://amzn.to/2rlEdZS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links. #hamradio