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6 element black beam pic

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i call it that because i spraypainted it with 2 cans of flat black 8) it was just too shiny and id rather keep it subdued so it cant be seen from the house thru the thin row of trees. besides, it looks kinda evil :twisted: i was thinking a deep brown color for the tower. its a maco m106. got a yaesu rotor, lmr cable. digging the hole is the the next part... 30 ft. tower is on the way ! i have wanted somthing like this for 10 years. 209
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where's the Pic at 209? Sounds like you're putting together a sweet setup. Wish, I was allowed to, but there's too man darn antenna restrictions for the area.

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its saying i reached the maximum upload quota of 500 kb, but the pic is only 88 kb. will try again... 209
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That thing looks pretty sweet.
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congratulations . im soooo envious . isnt it wonderful when dreams come true . :D
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That's one big beam :) I thought about getting a m106 just to use for 10 meter. Was it hard to put together?
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linx, if you have basic tool skills (handy with a screwdriver, measuring tape) its easy. i had put together my 3 element years back, so i had a tiny bit of prior experience. the thing weighs 38 lbs handling it is the only difficulty. all u need is screwdriver/adjustable wrench/pliers to put it together. the hardest part of putting it together is your hands shaking from nervous excitement, that **Censored** is pricless ! the paint worked well, i can barely see it thru the trees, whereas before it was like neon and you couldent help but notice it. i will post more pics as it progresses. 209
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wow 209 one day ill graduate to a larger arrangement i just put together three El's about a month ago and learning them i know the six will work soooo much better and make that ameritron famous :lol:
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thanks ike, ive come along way since my walkie talkie in 1976 ! for a long time i was satisfied with the 3 element, but those big boys in dx land finally put the devil in me ! 209
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