[SixClub] D Bazooka

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 10:02:22 -0500

Hi all,

With reference to point 2 (below), I constructed a basic dipole (with
Jerry's help) but would like to know if there are any other easily
obtainable materials that I could use to construct a more efficient dipole?
Thanks

David

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Boone" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] D Bazooka

> 1) Get rid of the tuner........
>
> 2) put up a good vertical either dipole or 5/8wave gnd plane OR 5/8 over
> 5/8 dipole
>
> 3) 65 miles is a long shot on a 6mtr rptr if the rptr is not high OR is
> not running a noise blanker on the rcvr and has hi noise level at the
> rcvr site (which is all too common on 6mtrs) for 65 miles away, you will
> probably need a higher antenna.....(also does the rptr run PL?)
>
> 4) but get rid of the tuner........that does nothing to help improve
> antenna radiation....and on 6 THAT is what counts.....if the SWR is HIGH
> and you use a tuner, you do NOTHING to help the antenna radiate
> better...and your coax losses are now higher and thus less power at the
> antenna! I cannot say it enough...THIS IS VHF! THROW OUT THE TUNER!!!!
> TUNE THE ANTENNA AT THE ANTENNA! :)
>
> Ok ok....Im off my soapbox...for now ;)
>
> Chris
> WB5ITT
>
>
>
> Kenyon Lenart wrote:
>
> > I cut the double bazooka for 52Mhz...The local 6 meter repeater is 53.03
> > - offset. The SWR was High. The tuner tuned it flat. The repeater is
> > some 65 miles away. The lowest end of the Bazooka is about 10 feet above
> > ground the top about 20....The tallest tree in my back yard. Still cant
> > bring up the repeater... Yet this is the best 6 meter FM antenna Ive
> > ever had...When I get the hardware gonna build that DiPloe outta those 2
> > 102 In fiberglass whips I got........The biggest Prob I have is getting
> > enough Height..
> >
> > Kenyon
> >
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