[SixClub] Six meter antennas

[Rob Wilson]

Rob Wilson wrote:

> Hi
> I am also trying to find a portable 6 Mtr.  antenna for for my hand 
> held (VX7R) for a trip planned cruse ship on the east cost this fall.
>
> Rob
> Ve6ccl
> Calgary Alberta Canada
> grid square D031

Still trying to construct an efficient 6 meter portable antenna to give 
me an advantage over the stock antenna that comes with VX7R

I am currently looking at a design based on the JPlole  so would like 
some suggestions on materials

I need a conductor 108 inches long plus a 54 inch section of 300 - 450 
ohm ladder line that would have self supporting when deployed.  
It would also at the same time need to be flexible so that it could be 
rolled up and packed in a suit case.   I envisage a springy wipe (164 
inches long) that could be bent into a loop or crescent shape.

I have built 2 meter Jpoles out of 300 ohm twinlead that work well but 
they are  not self supporting.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

73  Rob VE6CCL