[SECC] Simple Antenna for 6 Meters that Works

[K4SAV]

No I am not in the mountains.  I am on the top of a rolling hill 
surrounded by miles of fresh water and flat land. The grade of the slope 
is only about 3 degrees. The antenna solution was no accident.  I used 
HFTA before I ever purchased the land, then located the antenna in the 
best spot. The antenna is a 4 element SteppIR at 55 ft and a 2 element 
40 at 65 ft.  The SteppIR is at optimum height, but the 40M antenna is a 
bit low. A height of 75 to 90 ft would have been made a small 
improvement on 40M, but I couldn't manage that.

The terrain models should include at least a two mile radius.  If you 
have any very large mountains just beyond that range, then the range may 
need extending.

Jerry, K4SAV

Tommy wrote:

>> <>Jerry,
>>
>> Quite interesting!! So I assume your located in the mountains? Did
>> you find your best solution to just stick with a single yagi? What 
>> height?
>>
>> Also wonder what model program you use to model your various antennas
>> within, say' a 1000' circle?
>>
>> What ever antenna I have will most likely be down by this time
>> tomorrow as that 'tropical storm' is coming smack through Valdosta
>> tonight and tomorrow!
>>
>> Tom - W4BQF
>>
>>
>>
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