[SixClub] Six meter antennas

Rob Wilson robertwilson at shaw.ca
Mon Aug 2 11:15:25 EDT 2004


Hi
I am also trying to find a portable 6 mtr  antenna for for my hand held 
(VX7R) for a trip planned cruce ship on the east cost this fall.

Rob
Ve6ccl
Calgary Alberta Canada
grid square D031

David-Hook wrote:

>Does anyone know of an inexpensive portable directional 6 meter antenna?
>
>Something maybe even handheld like the arrow 2&440 meter beams?
>
>I built a buddipole that is acceptable, but want something that is more
>directional for 6 and can also fit in a suitcase.
>
>Maybe something like a buddipole type of beam(using PVC and radio shack
>aerials)for 6?
>
>How about a coil and using pieces of a tape measure to make the directors
>and reflectors?
>
>
>Appreciate any suggestions as I will be vacationing in Palm Springs
>California August 13-23 and it is surrounded by mountains and low clouds, so
>should be a real challenge.....
>
>Thanks, 
>
>David
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