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SPECIFICATIONS 

Model  .........................................6M5X 
Frequency ...................................50-50.5 + FM dims. 
Gain ............................................9.4 dBd 
Front to back ...............................21 dB typ. 
Beamwidth   ................................E=42

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 / H=52

VSWR .........................................1.1 @ 50.175 MHz 
Power Handling ..........................1.5 kW 
Match Type .................................'T' Match 
Balun ...........................................4:1 Coaxial 
Turning radius .............................11 ft. 
Recommended Stacking ............15-21’.High 19-23’. Wide  
Feed Impedance / Conn. ............50 Ohms / “SO-239 
Lightning Protection ....................All Elements Grounded 
Boom length / Dia .......................18’ / 1-1/2" Dia 
Element Type .............................3/8" tube 
Mast Size ....................................1-1/2 to 2” nom. 
Wind area / Survival ...................2.2 sq. ft. / 100 MPH 
Weight / Ship wt. .........................9 lbs. / 11lbs. 

FEATURES 

The 6M5X is the latest computer optimized version of our 
popular 6M5. The 6M5X is two feet longer but front to back and 
gain are noticeably improved. We just made a good thing better 
maintaining low wind load and great performance for its size. It 
will compliment the rest of your antenna system and not 
overload your tower. Quick and easy to assemble, it is also 
great for mountain topping, grid expeditions and DXpeditions. 
The 6M5X features the same machined aluminum element 
mounting blocks, and sealed “T” match block,that all M

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‘s use. 

The 6M5X is perfect for the Ham trying 6 meters for the first time 
or the seasoned vet who may stack them for lower angle of radiation or even some EME use. A tuning chart is included 
in the manual for the FM band. An upgrade kit is offered for older 6M5’s. 

5-4-99 
Rev  
7-24-03

 

Summary of Contents for 6M5X

Page 1: ...lar 6M5 The 6M5X is two feet longer but front to back and gain are noticeably improved We just made a good thing better maintaining low wind load and great performance for its size It will compliment the rest of your antenna system and not overload your tower Quick and easy to assemble it is also great for mountain topping grid expeditions and DXpeditions The 6M5X features the same machined alumin...

Page 2: ...nto each DRIVEN ELEMENT HALF and position per the DIMENSION SHEET Align rods and element halves parallel and tighten the set screws with the 5 64 Allen wrench provided 7 Install the feedline or a short section long enough to reach the boom center and on down the mast and on past the the top of the tower If the short section is used then the main feedline can be attached at the time of installation...

Page 3: ... the boom 3 Feed phasing lines MUST be of equal electrical length or multiples of 1 wavelength in order to maintain equal phasing in the array Improper phasing can severely deteriorate performance If you are unsure about stacking multiple antennas please call M2 and let us help you DO IT RIGHT THIS COMPLETES THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY Carefully manufactured by M2 Antenna Systems Inc 4402 N Selland Ave F...

Page 4: ...URVES ABOVE 10 IN HEIGHT ELEMENT SPACING 1 5 1 2 0 1 69 25 24 875 0 0 COUPLE BOOM SECTIONS WITH 8 32 X 1 3 4 SCREWS AND LOCKNUTS cw ssb 57 0 SHORTING BARS LOCKED WITH 8 32 X 1 4 SET SCREWS MOUNT BOOM TO MAST PLATE AT 93 or BALANCE POINT DECIMAL TO FRACTION CONVERSION 062 1 16 125 1 8 188 3 16 250 1 4 313 5 16 375 3 8 437 7 16 500 1 2 562 9 16 625 5 8 688 11 16 750 3 4 813 13 16 875 7 8 937 15 16 U...

Page 5: ... RG 6U 1 Boom Plate 4 x 6 x 3 16 Alum 1 U Bolt 2 2 U Bolt 1 1 2 2 Assembly Instructions 1 HARDWARE BAG Shorting Bars 3 4 x 1 4 x 2 7 8 machined alum 2 Element Mounting Blocks 3 4 x 3 8 x 3 alum 5 Screw 8 32 X 2 panhead ss 5 Screw 8 32 x 1 3 4 panhead ss 6 Screw 8 32 x 1 panhead ss 10 Locknut 8 32 ss 25 Nuts 5 16 18 ss 8 Lockwashers 5 16 Split Ring 8 Cable Ties 8 Black 4 Screw Internal Hex Set 8 32...

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