How high should a 6 meter dipole be?

As stated earlier, most experts feel that an antenna height of 30 or 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) is optimum for 6 meters.

What is the length of a 6 meter dipole antenna?

It’s small, only about 9 feet 4 inches from end to end, (see drawing below article) so it can be configured for other bands as well. I used the standard formula for a dipole (468 / Freq mhz = total feet. The lengths in the drawing below are for 50.1mhz.

How far can 6 meter radio transmit?

Multiple-hop sporadic E propagation allows intercontinental communications at distances of up to 10,000 kilometres (6,200 mi). In the southern hemisphere, sporadic E propagation is most common from November through early February.

What are the parts of a 6 Meter Dipole antenna?

6 Meter Aluminum Dipole Antenna Parts list: The 6 meter dipole uses the same parts as the 10 meter model, less the 6-foot length of .5 inch tubing. Originally, plans specified a single set of ¾ inch saddle clamps and the much smaller element-to-boom plate DXE-BEB-3 – Polymer Plastic Boom to Element Bracket.

How long should the dipole be on each side?

My initial calculations were for each side of the dipole to be 4 feet 6 inches. Once installed, that didn’t quite reach resonance. Merely bending the eye-rings attached to the balun, lengthening the dipole slightly, brought it into resonance with 1.1 VSWR at 50.150 through 50.500 MHz.

Is a vertical dipole worth trying on 6 meters?

That included Scotland, my first European six meter contact. I will note that the MA6V is an offset center fed vertical dipole. And mine is mounted at roughly 20 feet above ground. So, a vertical is definitely worth trying on six meters. Plus, it’s easier to fit into the yard.

How much coverage from a dipole antenna?

My antenna modeling experience has shown that bending the dipole into a 90 degree angle readily provides 360 degrees of coverage. I wasn’t able to quite get that amount of angle but did work in some. We’ll see what happens on the air. I’m also going to try out diversity reception on the K3 with vertical on one receiver, horizontal on the other.