[SixClub] db 212

[Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW]

Roger,


 I would be scared to put copper that HIGH in the air they may CUT the TOWER 
down to get the scrap !


                                                      LOL,....... Joey



                                                      Richard J. Fiero II
                                                       A.R.S.  W5TFW
                                                       www.6mt.com
                                                       www.w5tfw.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <50MHz at rogerhalstead.com>
To: "World Wide Six Meter Club" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] db 212


> Danny wrote:
>> You don't say Joey...hummm
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>>
>> a DB 212 is a folded dipole antenna that can be Converted to use on 6 
>> meters
>>
> Is that an array of 4, or a single folded dipole?  4 of those on 2-meters 
> makes for a big antenna unless they are mounted in pairs with each pair 90 
> degrees to the other.   4 take a phasing/matching harness of 90 ohm coax 
> (believe it's 90).
>
> These are easy to make out of copper pipe, or were until it became so 
> valuable.
>
>> I dont seem to be able to find one and I NEED one for a repeater.
>>
>>                                                   FYI
>>
>>
>>
>>                                                       Richard J. Fiero II
>>                                                        A.R.S.  W5TFW
>>                                                        www.6mt.com
>>                                                        www.w5tfw.com
>>
>>
> Roger (K8RI - ARRL Life Member)
> www.rogerhalstead.com
> N833R (World's oldest Debonair)
>
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