[50mhz] polarization ?

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

How about a loop?  The M2 6m loop has gain in all directions.  I would 
mount a loop horizontally.

Mike W0MU

J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net


On 10/1/2011 9:38 PM, Bill Aycock wrote:
> I want to mount a near-omnidirectional antenna for general monitoring
> purposes on 6M. A Simple Dipole will probably work, but I might want to
> explore other options. I have a Yagi to switch to if I hear anything.
>
> My thoughts have been on a 5/8 wl Vertical GP, but I don't know the effect
> of the polarization.
>
>   For conventional HF, like 40M, polarization seems to change over the DX
> path, so it is common for a station to mix transmit and receive
> polarizations, without problems.
>
> Modeling shows that I should be able to concentrate the pattern into the
> region below 24 deg, by varying the number and "Droop" angle of the radial
> GP elements. Some gain results.
>
> Commonly, verticals are used in the FM part of the band, but I am more
> interested in lower frequencies. (Within the 6M band)
>
> I have used Polarization as my subject, but, really, advice on other aspects
> of this matter are welcome, and no wire or tubing has been cut yet, so I am
> open.
>
> Bill--W4BSG
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> 50mhz mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/50mhz
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html