[SixClub] Finally some sigs

rwing rwing at southwind.net
Sun Oct 10 22:39:06 EDT 2004


The M2 antenna(s) are built VERY strong compared to the Cushrcraft antennas.
Thats the main difference.

Randy
N0LD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Kaylor" <k4oxg at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "World Wide Six Meter Club" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] Finally some sigs


> hey doug and all
> has anyone ever compared the M2 6M5X and the Cushcraft A50S-6?
> i have had the cushcraft and it seemed to work well but never owned the
> M2 but heard bad things about the matching networks on them
> and since Hurricane Jeanne trashed ALL my antennas its about time to buy
> new and just wondering which antenna would be better
> also interested in comparing the M2 2M12 and the Cushcraft 13B2
> hopefully the insurance adjuster will cut me a check soon so i can get
> this tree off my roof and off my towers so i can get back on the air i
> miss 6 even if its not open,....grin
> i guess i could just turn the rig on 50.125 and let it sit  it would be
> like the band is dead which it has been down here in EL98 so i guess i
> aint missing much
> good luck on the openings
>
> Doug Huchteman wrote:
>
> > Hello Bruce:  I've worked quite a few QRP stations over the past few
> > years on 6 meters.  I'm running an ICOM 706mkIIg with a M2 6M5X at 30
> > feet.  I've got a tower on the ground in the back yard, but I've been
> > working nights, and haven't got the darned thing planted yet.
> >
> > Heard the VE4VHF beacon briefly earlier today and was hoping for some
> > contacts up your way.
> >
> > Anyway, welcome to SixClub, lots of good folks here.
> >
> > Doug KD5VHZ EM15em
> >
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