[50mhz] Cushcraft/m2 Antennas

[Wayne]

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From: "george" <ko4qr@vol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002 5:28 AM
Subject: [50mhz] Cushcraft/m2 Antennas


> I'm looking at both Beam Antennas. The Cushcraft(5 element) states 10.5
> gain But M2 6m7(7 Element) also states 10.5 gain. Now, I'm sure there is
> someone out there has had one or both at one time. Logically thinking that
> the M2 would have the most gain but whom am I to say. Please, opinions on
> this!
>
George
>
>
> Moderator: Ray Brown, KB0STN

 There seems to be a lot of variance with reputed antenna gain.
 There are two types of ratings, one is DBi (Isotropic source) and DBd
(dipole.).
 I have a Hy Gain 4 element, and it has, according to the dox, 10.35 DBi or
8.2 DBd
 That is with a boom length of 12'
 I'm in the process of setting mine up, replacing rusty nuts and bolts, and
making sure all parts are as they should be.

 Normally, the longer the boom and the more elements, the higher the gain.
 Spacing of elements makes a difference in both gain and side rejection.
 I don't have any figure for the antennas you ask about, as they don't seem
to be current models as listed in the HRO catalog, and I don't feel like
digging up the AES catalog.


 Wayne WA2YNE