Magic Band 6m 5elements Antenna 6m5DXB

Excellent 6m 5elements Antenna 6m5DXB for “Magic” band DXing with 5 elements designed for stationary or portable use.

5elements on a 6meter band is the longest heavy-duty antenna that can be used without guy-rope support, therefore it’s the largest 50MHz antenna that can be assembled – disassembled fast. The antenna boom is tapered to reduce the wind area,  improve mechanical stability and reduce vibrations. Survival wind speed 160 km/h.

What does 6m5DXB mean?

6m – Magic band 50MHz antenna
5 – Elements
DX – Intended for use in DX part of band 50-50.5MHz with excellent SWR
B – Boom parts up to 146cm

6m DX and portable Yagi antenna 6m5DXB appearance:

 

Electrical specifications of 6m5DXB

Frequency Range: 50 – 50.5 MHz
Free Space Forward Gain: 10.3dBi
Front-to-Back Ratio: 27dB
3 dB Horizontal Beam-width: 53.4°
Polarization: Horizontal
Nominal Input Impedance: 50 Ohm
SWR Across Entire Band: < 1.2
Maximum Power Input: 1000 W (more by request)
Matching Method: Direct feed through common mode choke (current balun)
Connector: “N” (SO239 or 7/16DIN by request)

 

Mechanical specifications of 6m5DXB Magic band antenna

Number of Elements: 5
Elements Diameter: Tapered elements. Center tube 12mm, extensions 10 and 8mm
Dipole Diameter: Tapered dipole. Center tube 12mm, extensions 10 and 8mm
Longest Element: 3.1 meter
Element Mounting Position: Below the boom
Balun and Connector: Included
Boom Length: 4.3 meter
Boom Size: Tapered boom. 40 x 40 mm, 30 x 30 mm
Turning Radius: 2.6 meter
Number of Boom Pieces: 3
Guy rope support: Not necessary. Strong boom.
Mounting Mast Diameter: 43 – 70 mm 1-11/16″ – 2-3/4″ OD
Clamp: M8 Stainless Steel
Survival Wind Speed: 160 km/h
Wind Load: 0.22m2
Net Weight: 5.6 kg
Gross Weight: 7.2 kg
Transportation Length: 1.49 meter

Stacking Distance:

Vertical for two antennas: 5.5 m for Gain: 13.1 dBi (+2.8 dB)
Horizontal for two antennas: 6.1 m for Gain: 13.1 dBi (+2.8 dB)

 

50MHz Magic band 6m 5elements Antenna 6m5DXB Azimuth Radiation Pattern:

 

 

Maximum Power Input options by order for 6m5DXB Yagi antenna

“P” – Power version “N” Input connector RG142 5mm Teflon balun cable:1500W 6m5DXBP
“E” – Extra power 7/16 DIN Input connector 7mm SM250 Teflon balun cable. Max power 2500 W 6m5DXBE
“EX” – EXtreme power 7/16 DIN Input connector 10mm RG115 Teflon balun cable. Max power 8000 W 6m5DXBEX

 

Balun, dipole, and connector view 6m5DXB

 

A separate version with boom or elements parts up to 118cm 6m5DXA (Airplane checked baggage length)

 

 

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The old antenna name was PA50-5-4.3B