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 Paul, G7EZH | I'm considering using one of these for 6m. Has anyone had any experience with this type of antenna? The main reason for choosing this antenna is lack of space and facilities to errect a beam type antenna. Of course all suggestion would be appreciated but apart from the G5RV (half size) that i've so far got away with i'm a bit stuck for idea's. Kind Regards Paul (G7EZH) | ||
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| Dai, G8FXM |
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Webmaster  Registered Member #2 Joined: Mon Mar 17 2008, 06:10PMPosts: 204 | Hi Paul, if your stuck for space I'd personally recommend an HB9CV, i've used one for years with great success for working Es etc. It's wide beam width means that you may not need a rotator as much as you would would with other narrower B/W designs. Also has a good F/B ratio too. Other wise check out these designs from back issues of Six News: | ||
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Paul, G7EZH Registered Member #2124 Joined: Tue Dec 17 2013, 04:17PMPosts: 12 | Thank you Dai for your reply, there's certainly something to consider there  | ||
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| Webmaster Registered Member #2 Joined: Mon Mar 17 2008, 06:10PMPosts: 204 | Your welcome, keep us posted on what you decide to do. | ||
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| Paul, G7EZH Registered Member #2124 Joined: Tue Dec 17 2013, 04:17PMPosts: 12 | Hiya Dai, Sure i'll keep you folks posted on what i end up doing, atm it looks like the HB9CV, just waiting on our local shop to get back to me with a price to build one I'm a bit disappointed that nobody has given the Clansman a go as it looks a good alternative for folk's like myself who a stuck for space. :scratch: [ Edited Mon Sep 01 2014, 11:42AM ] | ||
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| Webmaster Registered Member #2 Joined: Mon Mar 17 2008, 06:10PMPosts: 204 | Hi Paul, Heres a pic of my trusty 'ole HB9CV on it's temporary mounting (bamboo pole affixed to the BBQ). I've worked all around Europe on this antenna usually fixed beaming towards the South East from IO91wt althought I do move it a bit when Scandanavia is comming in. I've also worked the USA on this Multi Hop Es, so if you have limited space, I'd recommend it:  | ||
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| Webmaster Registered Member #2 Joined: Mon Mar 17 2008, 06:10PMPosts: 204 | Hi Paul, I know that Ian, G6TGO uses a Clansman and he sometimes posts to this website. You could try sending him a private message via this site maybe? | ||
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| Paul, G7EZH Registered Member #2124 Joined: Tue Dec 17 2013, 04:17PMPosts: 12 | Good idea Dai, i will do that Think you need some guy ropes on that antenna though  Hmmm now how do i send a PM :( [ Edited Mon Sep 01 2014, 12:18PM ] | ||
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| Webmaster Registered Member #2 Joined: Mon Mar 17 2008, 06:10PMPosts: 204 | Hi Paul, to send a PM, click on this link: In the in the To: field you will see a drop down box called Select User. Select Ian, G6TGO from the list. | ||
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| Paul, G7EZH Registered Member #2124 Joined: Tue Dec 17 2013, 04:17PMPosts: 12 | Thank you once again Dai for taking the time and effort to help this old fool achieve his goal  M: | ||
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