[TowerTalk] What brand to choose?

[Lou Laderman]

Not knocking JK at all, but have you considered the M2 6M5XHP? It's solid
performer, as is the longer boom 6M6LN (which I have). Both have the updated
M2 hairpin match, and the 6-EL has been designed for low noise (very quiet
in my suburban environment).

73, Lou W0FK

Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:16:27 -0500
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Well guys, my mind has been made up. When I order the new HF antenna from
JK, I will add the 6 meter, 5 element beam to the order. Funny, but when you
go on their website they only show the 7 element with a 30 ft boom and a
giant 10 element. Spoke to Ken at JK. He said they make a 5 element on a 15
ft. boom, they just don?t advertise it. Their construction looks A+. That
plus the 6BA JK will go on my US Tower HDX572MDPL.
I always wondered about the square booms and metric hardware on the Innov.
Here on Long Island there has been an increase in general wind velocities.
Hopefully this winter will be more snow and less ice!
Regards.
Art., N2KA
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