6 MTR Base antenna

[jeepsandradios]

So looking for a decent built economical 6 meter base antenna. In my old shop days we installed hundreds of ASP-636 lowband antenna's on firehouses and EMS agencies. Apparently they are not made any more or google just doesn't like me today. Other than trying to find the ASP-635/634 and swapping all the whips out to 6 meter ones anyone have a decent basic antenna that may work. The plan is not to use 6mtr all the time more of a RX base station in my barn for stuff. Be nice to use simplex with some folks. Definitely needs to be a vertical. About 15' coax to the antenna.

 

[popnokick]

I have the Diamond V2000A. Similar price to the Cushcraft AR6 Ringo, but I figured if I'm going to spend that much why not get an antenna that is a tribander (6M, 2M, 70cm) with about the same gain as the AR6? Not too many other lower cost options out there for 6M verticals... Comet has one similar to the Diamond but it is only dual band (GP6).

 

[jeepsandradios]

I only need 6M and nothing more. Its hooked to a single channel radio. I guess I can look at the Ringo. to be honest forgot about them as I never had good luck with the VHF versions.

 

[AK9R]

The Diamond Antenna website lists a CP62 as a single-band 6m antenna. Equivalent of 2 5/8 wave antennas, 22 feet long. They also list a CP610 dual-band 10m/6m antenna, also 22 feet long.

 

[prcguy]

I would recommend one of these if you can find a US distributor. Its similar to a Hy-Gain Penetrator 5/8 but cut down for 6m and its only $89.

Sirio Tornado 50-60 Mhz Omni-Directional 6M Vertical Base Antenn [tornado6m] - $89.00 : Sirio Antenna, High Performance Antenna Made in Italy

Sirio Antenna Sirio Tornado 50-60 Mhz Omni-Directional 6M Vertical Base Antenn [tornado6m] - This high quality base station antenna for the very popular 6m (50Mhz) band is a great addition to the Sirio range. 5/8 Wavelength antenna for base station working on 50-60 MHz tunable by means of the...

www.sirio.store

 

[prcguy]

Found them on Amazon for $99 shipped, that's cheap.

Sirio Antenna Sirio Tornado 50-60 Mhz Omni-Directional 6M Vertical Base Station Antenna : Electronics

Sirio Antenna Sirio Tornado 50-60 Mhz Omni-Directional 6M Vertical Base Station Antenna : Electronics

www.amazon.com

 

[AK9R]

I would recommend one of these if you can find a US distributor.

Interesting. About 13.5 feet long. Definitely easier to manage than 22 feet.

 

[jeepsandradios]

I would recommend one of these if you can find a US distributor. Its similar to a Hy-Gain Penetrator 5/8 but cut down for 6m and its only $89.

Sirio Tornado 50-60 Mhz Omni-Directional 6M Vertical Base Antenn [tornado6m] - $89.00 : Sirio Antenna, High Performance Antenna Made in Italy

Sirio Antenna Sirio Tornado 50-60 Mhz Omni-Directional 6M Vertical Base Antenn [tornado6m] - This high quality base station antenna for the very popular 6m (50Mhz) band is a great addition to the Sirio range. 5/8 Wavelength antenna for base station working on 50-60 MHz tunable by means of the...

www.sirio.store

Thanks I'll look at those.

 

[ve3ext]

Thanks I'll look at those.

we a few weeks ago erected a hustler vr6., 25' long., reports say 2-3db gain over the previous cushcraft 6 m ringo
At my qth., signal is full quieting in the basement on a 1/4 wave whip., before I got no signal at all!
We are a happy., I think? -one concern., specs say it's rated for 65 mph wind., I'm a bit leery about that we'll see

jerry VE3EXT

 

[prcguy]

I had not seen the VR6 until now and its made by Hy-Gain. Its a stacked 5/8 over 5/8 which will give a little gain over a single 5/8, not quite 3dB but probably 1.5 to 2dB. The only problem I see is its "discounted" price of $339.

we a few weeks ago erected a hustler vr6., 25' long., reports say 2-3db gain over the previous cushcraft 6 m ringo
At my qth., signal is full quieting in the basement on a 1/4 wave whip., before I got no signal at all!
We are a happy., I think? -one concern., specs say it's rated for 65 mph wind., I'm a bit leery about that we'll see

jerry VE3EXT

 

[prcguy]

After reading up on the Hy-Gain VR6 I'm not as interested due to some mechanical and water leakage problems reported. It is after all made by Hy-Gain, now owned by MFJ and we all know what that means for quality. Here is a site that has done some upgrades and also built a few from nearly scratch. It seems the performance is very good, its just the reliability that's questionable. Improving the Hy-Gain V-6R 6-Meter Collinear Gain Vertical Antenna

 

[GMB951]

A-99

 

[prcguy]

A-99 doesn't work on 6m.

A-99

 

[jeepsandradios]

MY concern is how well a 25' antenna is gonna fair in the wind I get. My station master is fine but I have yet to see a HAM antenna made as well as the commercial stuff. I think I have a line on an ASP so maybe I can get what I want.

 

[merlin]

Best bang for the buck I have found is the ringo. Performs well across the band and will take your wind. (short of hurricane)
China is making cheap clones, same antenna just lighter gauge material, probably snap in 50 MPH wind.
Get the genuine if you go that route.

 

[prcguy]

Of several 6m antennas some 6m enthusiasts tested, the Ringo had about the worst radiation pattern that missed the horizon.

Best bang for the buck I have found is the ringo. Performs well across the band and will take your wind. (short of hurricane)
China is making cheap clones, same antenna just lighter gauge material, probably snap in 50 MPH wind.
Get the genuine if you go that route.

 

[mrweather]

Comet has one similar to the Diamond but it is only dual band (GP6).

The Comet GP-15 is a 6/2/.7 tribander. I used one for several years and had no issues with it.

 

[kny2xb]

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[K6GBW]

I've used the Dominator 6m base antenna with great results.

Dominator 6M - 6 Meter Ham Radio Antenna (fmbroadcastantenna.com)

 

[prcguy]

I believe the 6m Dominator antenna starts as a Sirio 827 CB antenna then they rewind the base coil and shorten it for 6m.

I've used the Dominator 6m base antenna with great results.

Dominator 6M - 6 Meter Ham Radio Antenna (fmbroadcastantenna.com)