[SixClub] Six meter antennas

[Rob Wilson]

Thank you for all the comments
I have ordered a MH - 510  and will let you know how it compares with my 
ham stick and the stock antenna.

BTW    Calgary is getting a new repeater  (53.030/52.030)  it is 
currently under test .

73

Rob ve6ccl

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> Rob Wilson wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> Rob
>> Ve6ccl
>> Calgary Alberta Canada
>> grid square D031
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> Still trying to construct an efficient 6 meter portable antenna to 
> give me an advantage over the stock antenna that comes with VX7R
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> I am currently looking at a design based on the JPlole  so would like 
> some suggestions on materials
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> 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.
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> I have built 2 meter Jpoles out of 300 ohm twinlead that work well but 
> they are  not self supporting.
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> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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> 73  Rob VE6CCL
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