[SixClub] New to Six Meters

[Dennis Kaylor]

mike
if all you want to do is work the WIDE open conditions that happen way 
to infrequantly a vertical is fine but if you want to catch the most 
openings you really need atleast a horizontal Loop like the M2 HO loop 
or the Par Electronics OA50
the better the antenna the better you will hear and if you cant hear 
them you cant work them
so i would suggest giving up the idea of "good enough"
so many newbies post in here that they want to do 6 meters and is this 
"good enough" and then complain that they never hear anything
unfortunatly 6 meters isnt really a band for Casual use it takes some 
effort and money and  equipment to succeed at it
good luck

Mike (KA5CVH) Urich wrote:

>On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 15:54:18 -0800 (PST), Charles Schroeder 
>
>That's where I could use some advice.  I won't be a contester, just a
>casual operater.  Is a vertical antenna of some sort good enough to
>use, or do I need a small beam antenna.
>
>Mike wrote
>
>A small 2-3 el yagi would be preferable however don't rule out the
>loops like the KB6KQ or M2 either.  I like the LMR-400 flex & non-flex
><depending on use>  feedline and yes Belden is a good choice too!
>
>  
>


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