[TowerTalk] Re: [Antennas] Hygain Hytower 18HT

[Christopher Boone]

If it works on 17mtrs, then it SHOULD work on 6 (3/4wave there!)....but 
no guarantee! But for 6, you want a HIGH antenna, not a ground mounted 
vertical....but rather a high MOXON or yagi...horizontally polarized! :)

Chris
WB5ITT
listening 50.125 daily


Tony Martin W4FOA wrote:

> Ed,
> My 18HT is the older version, but it tunes (with antenna tuner) and works
> great on 30 meters.  If not mistaken, I think the current version offers a
> stub for 17 meters...if so, then that would leave only 12 meters.  I don't
> think it will do 6 meters but may be worth a try.  I have the high power 160
> meter trap for my 18HT but I do not currently use it (not interested in
> selling it, sorry).  If you do put up the HT, try to figure a place where
> you can "tilt it" as it comes with a hinged base...from the base to the tip
> of the vertical whip, it is about 60 feet tall...(check details on this to
> be sure).  Good luck.
> Tony, W4FOA
>