[50mhz] polarization ?

[Tad Danley]

On 10/1/2011 10:38 PM, Bill Aycock wrote:
> I want to mount a near-omnidirectional antenna for general monitoring
> purposes on 6M.

Bill, for SSB/CW horizontal is definitely best because that is what 
everyone else will be running.  This will maximize your results with 
stations within normal range.  For enhanced propagation like E and F 
layer skip, polarization is not so important because the 'hop' will tend 
to shift the polarization as you noted.  However, since there is a lot 
more 'normal' propagation on 6 than 'enhanced', I definitely recommend 
horizontal polarization.

I've used a Par Omniangle on 6 for over 10 years at 200 watts with 
excellent results - 250 Grid Squares worked in the past 4 years at my 
current location.  I use them on 10, 2 and 432 as well - they are great 
antennas and have a nice omni pattern.  I have also used the M2 loop on 
6 and can recommend it if you need to run more power.

http://www.parelectronics.com/omnis.php
http://www.m2inc.com/products/6m.html

Good luck and 73!

-- 
Tad Danley, K3TD
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