Dipole Antenna for the 50-MHz Band

Figure 7 Antenna in the Place of Installation

Table 1 Antenna Parameters at 50- MHz band Measured with the MFJ- 259B

Table 2 Antenna Parameters at 50- MHz band Measured with the MICRONTA SWR Meter

Table 3 Antenna Parameters of the antenna at 144- MHz band measured with the MFJ- 259B

Originally the two antennas were tested by receiving of the Beacons (propagation permitted!). It was noticed fairly clear difference in the direction of the antennas. However the major test what I waiting for was waiting for me the ARRL September VHF Contest. 11 September 2021 and 12 September 2021 - at the days it was no any propagation at the 6- meter band. No any beacons, no any stations...

Everyone who uses the band knows that at propagation the amateur stations and beacons are very loud. But it was not on the September' days of the 2021... No any propagation... Just loud roaring from the solar flare of the geomagnetic storm... Will wait for the next propagation to test the antennas.

73! de VA3ZNW

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