[SixClub] heliax

[Gary - N3JPU]

At my station 1.3dB less loss (or 1.3dB more gain, depends on how you look
at it!) than say good quality RG8 such as 9913F7 or BuryFlex. Prices have
gone up recently but I just bought several hundred feet for $1.35 foot for
LDF-4, new connectors were found for $5 each.

Every little bit of gain helps on 6M, especially when you are after the rare
stuff. Want to finish up my 6M DXCC soon, need 10 more countries. Also with
a single short yagi I was able to work 6M EME.

Another side benefit of Heliax is a better shield.

So in my opinion, Yes it does make a difference on 6.

Gary Mitchelson
N3JPU Davidsonville, MD   FM18
http://www.mitchelson.org/ 


-----Original Message-----
From: sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard J. Fiero II
W5TFW
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 16:43
To: World Wide Six Meter Club
Subject: [SixClub] heliax


How much difference does Heliax,...... really make on 6 meters ?


                                                   Joey

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