Well it works…
After checking the SWR using the built in meter with the FT897 I can happily say that the antenna seems to like 6m (100w), 2m (50w) and 70cm (20w) and in all three cases with a fairly low SWR.
Tonite I checked into a local VHF SSB net here in Ottawa and managed groundwave contacts on all three bands so I know the antenna is not a dummy load.
Now until we get a busier net or I find a 6m opening I can’t tell you honestly how well it works because everyone I talked to tonight was local to me. I am hoping to get enough of a signal out there on Field day and the RAC Canada Day contest that some of the big gun stations will be out there to hear my popgun signal
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But it was fun building something that actually worked and also did not break the bank for the parts..
73bob
June 20, 2012 at 2:00 am |
I used a 6 meter quad loop for a year or more, had pretty decent results with it both local and on Es. The top was only 20 feet high. It also made a pretty fair receive antenna for 40 meters.
June 20, 2012 at 3:24 am |
Hi Danny and thanks for the comment/visit…
I hope this one will perform well… Not that much 6m activity here unless there is an opening… One local net a week otherwise and not that busy in the summer…
It did work and the swr is low so… all I need is an opening and I’m good to go… guess Field day will prove it one way or another…
73bob