Big pileup so far! I will answer some of the antenna suggestions later.
Regarding radio's and honeymoons... I really appreciate your comments. That
said, my wife, KD8GKM (General, soon to be extra) is the one who suggested I
bring the radio! I've got a keeper here! Frankly, I've asked multiple times
if she's really sure about her suggestion.
My wife will go diving a few times, which will take about a half a day each
time. Since I don't dive, my wife thought I'd like to play radio. Hence a
simple setup for making some 6m QSOs in early July, prime Es to EU and USA.
The QTH is up 1400' and about 1/2 mile from the water. Amazing shot from the
center of the US to EU. Western US will likely be blocked.
Cheers, Kenny K2KW
---- "Roger NØVR" <n0vr@comcast.net> wrote:
> Honeymoon? You're either a very brave OM or the YL is another very
> understanding ham. :-) Best wishes!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> k2kw-8@adelphia.net
> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 11:00 AM
> To: vhfcontesting
> Subject: [VHFcontesting] super light weight 6m yagi?
>
> Does anyone know of a super light weight 6M antenna for a light weight
> DXpedtion? (hopefully it's OK to ask here)
>
> I'm thinking along the lines of a sub-5 lb class of antenna that might fit
> into luggage. This is my honeymoon, so no KW, no monster antennas, and
> minimal operating time.
>
> I see that Hex-beam has a real light weight antenna. And maybe Dunestar's 2
> ele quad. Are there any other options? Or maybe someone has built a super
> light weight yagi out of shock-corded tent poles?
>
> Outrageous location on Saba in early July. One thought is to lay a wire
> yagi on the deck...
>
> Many thanks, Kenny K2KW
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