[NLRS] 6M Opening

[Jack K0JP]

Yep, we've got one. In fact we splurged and bought the fancy 
plate/u-clamp assembly that has the proper angles between between Moxon 
spreaders predetermined so even *I* can't make a mistake on assembly. 
Unfortunately the only place we can put the antenna has the brick 
3-story building blocking the path to EU and the east coast. :<(

We have the long-wire down and are making measurements with the NanoVNA 
to see where the problem is. Hopefully it'll be back up and properly 
operational in a couple of hours.

On 6/7/2021 9:19 AM, Jon Platt via NLRS wrote:
> Hi Jack
> How about a home brew moxon on a painters pole.  Lots of info on the web about this including these two sites:
> https://blog.radioartisan.com/homebrew-lightweight-6-meter-moxon/https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2014/06/11/building-the-6-meter-moxon-antenna/
>
> Should work better than a long wire.
> Speaking of antennas, if anyone local needs any VHF/UHF/uW band antennas for this weekends contest, fixed, portable, roving, drop me a note direct.  I should have some both short and longer boom antennas for most bands.
> 73, JonW0ZQ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack K0JP <vhfplus at gmail.com>
> To: NLRS List <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 6, 2021 9:31 pm
> Subject: [NLRS] 6M Opening
>
> A sad state of affairs. CW beacon band loaded but I worked only one CW
> station. N4VC EM66 was 559...easy. Tried to work KX5S EM14 but no joy.
> Heard one SSB station (K9PPY) but he was in and gone. That was it. :<(
>
> I am having serious trouble with the long-wire  with the overall effect
> of running 5 watts to a good antenna on 6! Will troubleshoot and rebuild
> tomorrow.
>
-- 
73,

Jack, K0JP/VE3RUA
Shelley, K0MKL


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