[SixClub] 3 or 4 elements

[kg4ssy at comcast.net]

I used a TS-600 and an old 3 element Hilltopper for about 1 year and had a ball. When I had to return that rig to its owner I bought a KMA 5054, 5 element log periodic that covers all of 6 with no tuning. Check it out.
http://www.qsl.net/w4kma/6m.htm   All this for about $130. Works great with the FT-650
Dale


> On 8/11/05, Radio Dude <hypergolic at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> > I just got a cherry TS-600 and wanted to start our right with a decent
> > antenna, probably a 3 or 4 element beam. Is the difference between the two
> > worth the extra expense? Any recommended brands vs. cost? I plan on using it
> > on SSB and on the FM calling frequency.
> 
> 
> Mike wrote
> 
> Nice rig.  IMHO a 3L is more than sufficient but don't really expect
> it to cover both SSB (50.125) & FM (52.525) well.   Obviously more the
> elements the better.  I am moving out to the country around year end
> and am going with C3i VHF antennas http://www.c3iusa.com myself and
> their 7L on 50 MHz.  They also have a 13L if you have the real estate.
>  I plan on using LMR http://www.timesmicrowave.com feedline.
> 
> --  
> Mike Urich, KA5CVH
> http://ka5cvh.com
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