[50mhz] Beam purchase

[Gary - N3JPU]

If you want to purchase one then Directive Systems makes a robust 5 element
on a 17.5' boom. Designed for winters in Maine. I can attest that the stand
up well to heavy ice.
www.directivesystems.com 

Gary Mitchelson
N3JPU Davidsonville, MD   FM18
http://www.mitchelson.org/ 


-----Original Message-----
From: 50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Cecil Acuff
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 21:54
To: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [50mhz] Beam purchase


Greetings Group,

I am planning a 6 meter beam purchase.  Looking for a 4 to 6 element. (maybe

as much as 7 el) What is recommended.  I know this is somewhat of an open 
ended question but I think in the long run for me, beneficial to tap the 
experiences of this group.

The beam will be mounted above my HF beam at around 55 ft.

I have looked at M2 and they look nice but kind of light weight.  I live in 
the gulf coastal region and we get some ugly storms at times.  No ice to 
worry with for the most part.  I had just about decided to buy a Cushcraft 5

element but have been warned of issues with water entering the connector and

the gamma match.  Some seem to like the Hy-Gain line but I'm not sure if 
those are still being sold or not outside of the HF stuff MFJ is selling.

Not really looking for a 30' boomer just more of a general purpose beam that

is durable but a good performer.

Any suggestions would be appreciated...

Thanks...

Cecil Acuff
K5DL