G5RV/ZS6BKW Antennas

The ZS6BKW antenna is a better match for our bands than the G5RV. The method of construction and tuning  is essentially the same for both antennas but the dimensions are different.

Here is the ZS6BKW antenna installed at AK6R fine tuned for the CW/FT8 frequencies on 40-20-17-12-10 meters.  An excellent antenna when installed at 30 feet or higher and no tuner required avoiding the tuner losses and constant retuning.  If you want to work all bands from 80-10 install an antenna tuner between the 1:1 balun and the amplifier and ignore the 39/40 switch.

Is this the best FT8 antenna?  – I think so as I has made over 70,000 contacts and it still is a proven winner -Good world wide DX, easy to install, no tuner and takes full legal limit.

PAL ZS68006 Ant Layout - G5RV/ZS6BKW Antennas

 

Here are several different 1:1 baluns you can use depending on power requirements:

2329254353 - G5RV/ZS6BKW Antennas

FT140-43, ID=.9", OD=1.4", RFI Range 25-300 MHz

Store/Ferrite Core Products/Mix 43/Ring - Mix 43 RFI Range: 25-300 MHz
SKU F140-43
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FT140-43, ID=.9", OD=1.4", RFI Range 25-300 MHz
Store/Ferrite Core Products/Mix 43/Ring - Mix 43 RFI Range: 25-300 MHz
Product Details
RFI Range (MHz): 20-250 Mhz
ID-B (in/mm): .9/23
OD-A (in/mm): 1.4/35.6
Height-C (in/mm): .5/12.7
Weight (oz/gm): 33 grams
Initial permeability: 850
A(L): 1060
Frequency (MHz)/Single turn impedance (ohms): 25MHz:38 ohms, 100 MHz:80 ohms

Ferrite Ring Toroid Core, ID = .9"/23mm, Mix 43

Excellent for impedance transformers like 2:1, 4;1, 9:1 or use our convenient Balun/Unun DIY kits with all the parts needed.

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Here is the Coax Noise Filter used to suppress coax common mode currents (works for all type of antennas)

 

PDF of ZS6BKW at AK6R Construction Article HERE: My ZS6BKW Antenna