[AReU] Six Education

[Ron Youvan]

Robert Haynes wrote:

> I gather that sideband and CW work best on a horizontal antenna and FM 
> works best on a vertical.

   Remember, after a couple of bounces the polarity becomes scrambled
and becomes almost unimportant, 6 meters depends on lots of bouncing.

> What sort of activity, if any, will I find on six meters?
> I do not have my tower up, so I want a NON-DIRECTIONAL antenna.

> I would appreciate input as to whether I should use a vertical antenna 
> or a horizontal antenna for 6 meters.

> It would be nice to have recommendations of any specific antenna I can 
> buy, either new or used

   You could get a beam and rotator or install a dipole, which could be made of
wire or pipe.

   You could buy a vertical or add 50 mHz elements to your existing vertical
or build a "J" pole for 6.

   It's your money, as they say.
-- 
    Ron  KA4INM