Cal.. Not familiar with that particular Model.. looks very similar to
the
https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=224&idproduct=478
To get started on 6M for Cheap.. I purchased a
https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=224&idproduct=499
A little flimsy in construction..using Wing Nuts for the Boom to Mast
and EL to Boom.. and this being a 'High Wind Area' and all.. but it has
been up for at least Two Years.. and still together ! It uses Two
Driven EL.. and Two Dir. ? So is the One DE a Reflector..? I say a '4el
Yagi'.. but I guess its really Two Driven, Two Dir..which is '4' .. but
get 'Excellent Reports' with it at 30'.. and will be Great for /p Op's
as it goes together Very Quickly..though I would not want to do any
70MPH Roving with it 5' above the Roof ! I don't think the F/B ratio is
too great though.. but with the Two DE.. maybe you won't have to AZ it E
/ W as much.. 'Work 'em Off the Back' so to speak ! GL and keep us
posted as to your results with it ! 73
Jerry VE6CPP
DN39or
Cal Cotner wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> In a moment of weakness I bought one of the subject antennas
> (made by Diamond). I'd be curious about list members' opinions on
> the antenna. The thought was to replace a wheezing old 3 el homebrew
> Yagi for portable operation. And yes, I know about the Moxon beams.
>
> Also, does anyone have comments on the receive overload
> performance on 2M of the Yaesu FT-817. When mountain topping In two
> past VHF contests I've had a lot of trouble on 2M with possible
> overload of mine. I suppose It could be splatter from high powered,
> multi-operator stations sending automated CQs. I've not experienced
> this on 6M. Again, any comment would be welcome.
>
> 73,
> Cal K4JSI
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