[TowerTalk] rugged 6 meter beam ?

[Tom Sessions]

Dear Dino,

Thank you.  I already have several M2 yagis, but none for VHF.  I was 
concerned about the "flimsiness" of those models with the 1/4" rod for 6 
meter elements.

73
Tom K4RV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dino Darling" <k6rix at earthlink.net>
To: "Tom Sessions" <RADIO_K4RV at peoplepc.com>
Cc: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 15:04
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] rugged 6 meter beam ?


> While researching beams for 6-meters, I learned the following...
>
> M2 makes 2 versions of their 7 element beam (you didn't specify how many
> elements you wanted; I was looking for a 7 element beam),  they are...
>
> 6M7: 2" boom w/ 3/8" tubing and 1/4" rod; 100MPH
>
> 6M7JHV:  1.5" boom w/ 3/8" tubing; 85 MPH
>
> Wyatt specifically asked me if I had wind/ice issues where I live in
> Southern CA.  I said NO and he recommended the JHV version.  It has a
> longer boom and a bit more gain than the 6M7, but NOT recommended for high
> wind/ice.  I bought the JHV!
>
> They also have the 6M5X.  It too uses the 1.5" boom and the 3/8 tubing 
> like
> the JHV, but rated for 100MPH.  If you want a 5 element on a 2" boom with
> the 3/8" and 1/4", all you have to do is ask them.  They told me they will
> make anything I want, "but it will cost you extra."
>
> They have a 3 element 6 meter beam....but why?!
>
> http://www.m2inc.com/products/6m.html
>
> At 11:20 AM 07/05/2005 +0000, Tom Sessions wrote:
>>Who makes thre most rugged 6 meter beam these days?
>>
>>I am ready to purchase a 6 meter beam and install it at the top of my 
>>tower.
>>I'm looking for the beam that is most likely to weather ice and wind, and
>>endure the weight of large birds as I don't want to frequently climb all 
>>the
>>way back up and take it down for repair.
>>
>>All opinions welcome.  Experienced users most appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks / 73
>>Tom K4RV
>>
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