[SixClub] Finally some sigs

[Dennis Kaylor]

well randy
i dont know how you think that the 6M5X is constructed out of 3/8th 
aluminum tubing for the elements
where as the Cushcraft A50s are made from 5/8th tapered to 1/2in tubing


rwing wrote:

>The M2 antenna(s) are built VERY strong compared to the Cushrcraft antennas.
>Thats the main difference.
>
>Randy
>N0LD
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>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
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>>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:
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>>>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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