[50mhz] Anttron 5054

[Christopher Boone]

Mike,
if you want to work DX on SSB and FM, both local and DX, a vertical is
fine...for SSB local though, a horizontal antenna is HIGHLY
recommended....like a PAR Electronics Omniangle or a
halo/loop/squalo/turnstile/Big Wheeel, etc...
remember there is a 20db difference between vertical and horizontal...on
6 skip, that is not a problem...as the polarization rotates when the
signal bounces off the atmosphere but for being able to work non-dx
stations the best when the band is not open, you really can tell the
difference.

Chris
WB5ITT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: 50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Urich
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 4:15 PM
> To: C L A R C; 50 Mhz; Rover; VHF
> Subject: [50mhz] Anttron 5054
> 
> 
> http://anttron.tripod.com/6_meter_fiberglass_base_antenna.htm
> 
> Does anyone have any experience with this antenna?  I have 
> the A-99 that I use on 10 meters and
> find it satisfactory and curious how the 5054 compares. 
> Personally I think the $$$ is a bit steep
> and may just build my own co-axial vertical.  I was also 
> thinking about an AR-6 but have heard
> about problems with the tuning stub.  I don't want a 
> "traditional" 1/4 ground plane because I need
> to keep a relatively small foot print.
>