As it turns out, I have a Radio Shack one that I have never used.

73 ... Scott KD5FBA

On Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 6:17 PM Rick Hiller <[email protected]> wrote:

> Been around since before the 1940’s I think.
> Multi band.   Continous coverage.  Low 50 ohm feed amd swr.
> 3 octive typical.
> Omnidirectonal if you’re looking for gain
> Kind of clunky to build, but doable.
> Use thicker metal means more power
> Get it above the local structures as you wud any vhf/uhf ant.
> Radio Shack used to sell one for 2m and up.
> Read about the theory.  Pretty cool.   Ask AI.  It knows all.
> GL Scott and Tom.  73
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> On Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 14:49 Scott Medbury via BVARC <[email protected]>
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>> Does anyone have experience using a discone antenna to transmit on
>> frequencies from 6 meters and up?
>>
>> Pros?
>> Cons?
>> Power?
>> Height?
>>
>> 73... Scott KD5FBA
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