[50mhz] Beam purchase

[Dave Edwards]

I would agree with some of the other posts...The close spaced Cushcraft is 
junk!  I have a wide spaced 4 element HyGain that has been in use now for 
about 20 years. But...now that it it MFJ, I would not buy another one of 
those either!  M2 are supposed to be good antennas. I have a 2 meter one 
with 12 elements, and it is not light weight. There are a few new companys 
in the bus. Check eham reviews, and get a better idea!
...Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil Acuff" <chacuff at cableone.net>
To: <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:54 PM
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
>
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