Fwd: Re: [50mhz] WTB: MFJ-1764 Dual 2m/6m antenna

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 11:18:32 -0800 (PST)

--- Christopher Boone <[email protected]> wrote:

> better to build than buy this one! I did buy one for a try on a 6m 
> project....and for the price, I thought the construction was cheap cheap 
> cheap...the creamnic insulators will break too easily and the whip are 
> flimsy....

Mike wrote

I tend to agree.  You can buy one of those dual 3/8"-24 "dipole builders" and if you're wanting
dual band capablity get a pair of Hustler Buck-Busters Mod # SF-2 since they'll load up on 50 MHz
as well.  It won't be quite as good on 6 as cutting to old CB whips down but you will have dual
band capablity.

If you're looking for a simple vertical antenna and you have a tower or some stick in the air I'd
just put a side arm made from alumninum angle iron and a 3/8"-24 mount and just clamp it to the
tower leg with U-bolts.

Mike KA5CVH

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Mike Urich, KA5CVH
Amateur radio ~IS~ a contact sport!
http://www.ka5cvh.com

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