Saturday, September 20, 2008

6m 5/8 Wave Vertical Ground Plane

Specifications 6MU Vertical Antenna

* Total length (including the 50cm mounting boom piece): 3,5m (2,95m effective)
* centre frequency: 51 Mhz
* bandwidth: 2 Mhz
* maximum tunable frequency range: 49...53 MHz+-
* impedance: 50 Ohms
* Gain: 3,6 dBi
* Maximum power using the components described: 20 watt
* NO counterpoise or radials needed if the boom is grounded or the boom length is >= 1,5m
* DC grounded (no static buildup)
* Height: 2,95m
* If needed, it can be disassembled into a very small bundle no longer than the longest element.

Be sure to seal everything up to avoid moisture, corrosion etc...

More at http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/schemas/on6mu_6meter_verticalantenna.htm#58verticalgroundplane

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