[50mhz] Antenna Suggestions

[Dave Edwards]

 From tests I have run in the past, I can not say any good things about 
the Cushcraft 6 meter antennas. But, if you don't like the HyGain ones, 
you might try M squared.
...Dave

Ron Calhoun wrote:

> I am looking for some suggestions for a replacement for my CushCraft 
> A503S.
>
> My limitations are (besides budget) about an 8' turn radius as my 
> tower is located among the trees in the backyard. Fortunately, my 
> landlord had no problem with the tower, but his XYL said no "logging", 
> so the antenna has to fit in the available space. Present antenna 
> height is 35', and can go no higher at this QTH.
>
> The only yagis I have owned are the 3 el now up, and a 5 el 6m I used 
> with my Heathkit Sixer back in 1962. Never owned a Quad. Use wires for 
> HF.
>
> Likely candidates to fit budget and available space are:
>
>   C3i  C5-50
>   CushCraft  A505S
>   CushCraft  A505S with KM1H mods
>   Lightning Bolt Quad  6MCQ-4
>   Cubex  4LMVQ
>
> The HyGain didn't make the list as I am not impressed with the 
> construction as described in their manual. The quads seem interesting 
> and I have read the Quad vs Yagi debates before.
>
> Have checked the eham.net reviews and the August 50mhz archives.
>
> Right now, I am leaning towards the CushCraft A505S with the KM1H mods 
> posted on the 6mt.com website.
>
> Homebrew is not an option as there is no local source for aluminum 
> tubing, and most suppliers ship only UPS or FEDEX, whose charges to 
> this island town are obscene. I did e-mail CushCraft 10 days ago about 
> buying enough parts to convert my A503 to an A505, but they never 
> responded to my query.
>
> Setup here is 756 Pro, FT-650, a KB6KQ Loop, and the A503S. I prefer 
> to put $$ into antennas before amps, but an amp may be on the horizon 
> as well.
>
> I would appreciate suggestions based on experience with these, or 
> similar, antennas.
>
> Thanks.
>
> 73
>
> Ron Calhoun, KL7XL
>
> Sitka, Alaska, CO27hb
>
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