>  Get your hands on a RadioShack scanner discone and modify 
> it for 6m.
>  Simple as adding a 54" whip to the top of it and trim for 
> low SWR on 6m.
 
  I've been debating about getting a discone for a while, but hate the RS $60 
price. Also, it didn't specifically cover 6m. But...
 
>  HINT: also buy the RadioShack el-cheapo cb gutter mount 
> antenna ($19-$22) and use one of the metal ends off of the 
> loading coil for the mounting hardware on
> to the top of the discone. Take the rubber cap off the top 
> off the discone and screw on the metal ex-cb antenna part. 
> (they are the SAME threading !)
> 
>  Done both and they work fine if your into home-brew 
> antennas.
 
  So, for about $80, I could have one antenna that does unity on 6m down to 
900 MHz? Hmmm. I'll have to consider this one. But, I think I might be more 
persuaded to just do a double copper cactus. I just want to work some 6m 
soon. I have a 6 dipole, but it's inside. I dunno. Too many decisions! :-)
 
                                                _Ray_   KB0STN
 
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