[SixClub] Quads

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 01:32:33 +0000

I was amazed at how well low power will work. Our local radio guru we call "the Professer" told me that when 6 is open 10 watts is plenty and when it's closed 1 kw ain't enough. At that time I was running a borrowed Kenwood TS-600 that dead keyed 8 to 10 watts and a 100 watt brick with a 3 ele beam at 20'. I started out useing the brick but after awhile it was more fun seeing how far I could get without it. From Augusta,GA to California and also to Canada. It was much more exciting and challenging without the amp.Would I have made more contacts with the amp? Probably. But it was much more fun without it. Hopefully I will be back on 6 shortly. I got a new radio, an FT-650 and am in the process of getting a 50' tower.I can't wait!
Dale 

> Great post Fred.
> I am a new 6m user with 10w and a halo in the attic.
> It is amazing how well this meager setup works on openings.
> bob...w2ami
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred (VE3FAL)" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 8:27 PM
> Subject: RE: [SixClub] Quads
> 
> 
> > Joe;
> > I have used verticals, phased verticals, homebrew beams, and some quads.
> > All of my antennas have worked well with great results on 6.
> > When the band is open you can work six with a wet piece of spaghetti.
> > The most power I have run on six is ten watts; I currently run 5 watts
> > with my 3 element homebrew yagi...
> > A 4 or 5 element quad is not hard to build, and cheaper them buying
> > one....
> > Give it a go..
> > 
> > Fred
> > VE3FAL
> 
> 
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