Maco M106

The Maco M106 is a 6-element directional Yagi base station antenna designed for high-performance 10-meter (amateur radio) and 11-meter (CB) communications. It is known for its rugged construction and significant gain.
Key Specifications
According to various merchant and product pages, the Maco M106 antenna has the following specifications:
Frequency Coverage: Tunable for 10 m (~28 MHz) and 11 m (26–27 MHz) operation.
Design: 6-element directional Yagi beam.
Gain: ~17 dB (advertised as 50x power multiplication).
Front-to-Back Separation: ~31 dB.
Power Handling: 2 kW PEP standard, with upgrade options available for up to 30 kW with an optional gamma match.
VSWR: Adjustable to 1.5:1 or less.
Construction: Made of aircraft-grade aluminum tubing for strength and minimal wind load.
Boom Length: 9.45 m (31 ft).
Longest Element: 5.79 m (19 ft).
Turn Radius: 5.18 m (17 ft).
Wind Survival: Up to 135 km/h (90 mph).
Variants
Maco offers a few versions of the M106, primarily the standard M106C and the M106C-HV, which features dual polarity:
Maco M106C: The standard 6-element beam that can be mounted for either horizontal or vertical polarization.
Maco M106C-HV (or M106HV): A “dual beam” design that essentially puts two full beams on one boom, allowing for both horizontal and vertical polarization from a single feed line, providing versatility for different communication needs.