[VHFcontesting] super light weight 6m yagi?

[k2kw-8 at adelphia.net]

Big pileup so far!  I will answer some of the antenna suggestions later.

Regarding radio's and honeymoons...  I really appreciate your comments.  That said, my wife, KD8GKM (General, soon to be extra) is the one who suggested I bring the radio!  I've got a keeper here!  Frankly, I've asked multiple times if she's really sure about her suggestion.

My wife will go diving a few times, which will take about a half a day each time.  Since I don't dive, my wife thought I'd like to play radio.  Hence a simple setup for making some 6m QSOs in early July, prime Es to EU and USA.

The QTH is up 1400' and about 1/2 mile from the water.  Amazing shot from the center of the US to EU.  Western US will likely be blocked.

Cheers, Kenny K2KW


---- "Roger NØVR" <n0vr at comcast.net> wrote: 
> Honeymoon? You're either a very brave OM or the YL is another very
> understanding ham. :-) Best wishes!
> 
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> Subject: [VHFcontesting] super light weight 6m yagi?
> 
> Does anyone know of a super light weight 6M antenna for a light weight
> DXpedtion?  (hopefully it's OK to ask here)
> 
> I'm thinking along the lines of a sub-5 lb class of antenna that might fit
> into luggage.  This is my honeymoon, so no KW, no monster antennas, and
> minimal operating time.  
> 
> I see that Hex-beam has a real light weight antenna.  And maybe Dunestar's 2
> ele quad.  Are there any other options?  Or maybe someone has built a super
> light weight yagi out of shock-corded tent poles?  
> 
> Outrageous location on Saba in early July.  One thought is to lay a wire
> yagi on the deck...
> 
> Many thanks, Kenny K2KW
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