[AMRadio] Six meter AM Antenna

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On 14 Jun 2003 at 17:50, Jim candela wrote:

> 
> 	Hey Group,
> 
> 	I was wondering what polarization is usually used for local, and DX six
> meter AM contacts on 50.4 Mhz? I know this is a dumb question, but I really
> don't know the answer. I was looking on Ebay, and Ku4ab sells several
> horizontal square loops for various bands including 6 meters. Are these any
> good?
> 
> Regards,
> Jim candela
> WD5JKO
Hi Jim,

AM activity is mostly horizontally polarized. Those square loops are 
similar to the old Halo antennas. OK, but why not go with a 3 to 5 ele 
beam?

Catch you on 50.4


Gonset G-50
Lafayette HA-460
Heath Shawnee


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