[NLRS] M Squared vs Directive Systems antennas

Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:03:42 -0500

Jon, the good news may be that both are good performing antennas (from what
I've seen and know).   My 2m antenna (33' boom) is a M^2 and, despite being
somewhat lightweight in construction, has withstood the last five years or
so without any problems.   My 222 antenna is a K1FO (17' boom) and seems to
me to be more hefty in mechanical construction and has been an excellent
performer for me.   My 902, 1296 and 2304 antennas are all Directive System
loopers and work just fine.

73, Jon
W0ZQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Fox" <[email protected]>
To: "NLRS Reflector" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 1:44 PM
Subject: [NLRS] M Squared vs Directive Systems antennas

> I am going to buy a 6 meter beam for the tower and I have narrowed my
> choices to the M2 6M5X and the Directive Systems K1FO DS50-5.  I am
> also looking for a 222 beam and again it would probably be either an
> M2 or Directive Systems.   I have never seen any of the Directive
> Systems antennas.  Are they similar in construction to the M2?  Are
> they strong enough to withstand Minnesota Weather?   Should I just buy
> the M2 and not look at others?
>
>
> Thank You
>
> 73, Jon
> W0AMT
>
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