[Antennas] 6 meter beam

[G B]

Carlos,

A 4 element quad would work very well, and because of the smaller size
involved,
you could use pvc pipe.  I used fiberglass poles from Max_Gain systems on my
4 element quad.  As I remember, 1/2" spreaders and 1.25" and 1" boom pieces.
Would cost very little to make.

Glen K4KV


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From: antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Carlos A. Archilla
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 8:07 PM
To: antennas at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Antennas] 6 meter beam


Hello all:

A good friend gave me a 6 meter transverter and I finally decided to get
into the Magic Band action.

Hoping to build a 4 or 5 element beam I began my search in the ARRL Antenna
Book; on page 18-18, I found what seems to be a good choice for starters.
Labeled 506-12 on the book, the antenna has a twelve feet boom, 5 elements,
optimized for the 50 Mhz to 51 Mhz band section with a claimed gain of
10dbi, 22db F/B ratio and an SWR of 1.6:1 or better.  A quick check on
aluminum prices turned me around and away from the building scheme.

Another option, is to buy a ready made antenna that could cost less than the
materials for the 506-12 on the ARRL Antenna book.  Enter the HyGain VB-64DX
for $144.  this antenna seems to be a good buy compared with the price for
building the 506-12, however, the big word missing is "optimized".  What am
I missing here besides one director?  Can I "optimize" the HyGain beam
adding the extra element and changing the spacings following the Antenna
Book schedule? Or should I settle for the HyGain as it comes?  Are there any
other choices in the price class?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Carlos / KP4GL
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