[SixClub] heliax

[Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW]

Gary,

  You are NOW in the same Class with George! :-)

  You also arent to get any MORE dx entities till I catch up !


                                                  :-)   Joey

Gary - N3JPU wrote:
> 
> http://www.surpluscoax.com/coaxcable.html
> 
> Cost is $1.45 a foot now but that included shipping.
> 
> I found the connectors on E-bay but Surplus Coax has them for $14 each.
> 
> 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 kd4e
> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 19:57
> To: World Wide Six Meter Club
> Subject: Re: [SixClub] heliax
> 
> 
> Is the source at the price for Heliax and connectors still 
> available or was
> it one of those one-time-only deals?
> 
>> 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/
>