[SixClub] Finally some sigs

[rwing]

Dennis,

Talking about antennas is a lot like a political election, Dennis.  Everyone
has opinions - and as soon as you get more than a handful of variables to
debate, it becomes personal preference.  I don't want to start an email
fight over who's antenna is the best....  :)  Instead, let me state why I
FEEL that M2 antennas are better.  Its my opinion, and my opinion only.
Make your own judgement.

Our club has replaced every Cushcraft beam we've had (70cm, 2m, and 6m) with
M2.  We've had several years now of survivability of the M2 antennas.
Kansas isn't Florida.  But we do have some bad winds here in Tornado alley.

1.  The wind loading on the Cushcraft is 4.46 sq. ft.  The M2 is 2.2 sq ft.
That means a lot less torque on the rotor/tower  - which one would expect
with smaller diameter tubing and one fewer element.  Highest gain and heavy
antennas don't always equal survivability.

2.  Similarly, the Cushcraft is 18 lbs.   The M2 is 11 lbs.  A lot less wear
and tear during wind.

3.  Your point about the elements being larger diameter on the Cushcraft - I
don't believe that I've seen a broken element on a M2 or a Cushcraft.  I
have seen them come off Cushcraft antennas, because they aren't run through
the boom or bracketed like M2.  I believe boom strength is more important -
and both brands have good booms.

Cushcraft - http://www.cushcraft.com/amateur/details.asp?catid=78
M2 -            http://www.m2inc.com/products/6m/6m5xyag.html

Randy
N0LD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Kaylor" <k4oxg at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "rwing" <rwing at southwind.net>; "World Wide Six Meter Club"
<sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] Finally some sigs


> 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
> >
> >----- 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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