I asked for a 10-30 only, so 30 meters is covered. I have a simple
2-element for 40, which I recommend over what basically comes out to
only a rotatable dipole for 40 on the log.
Your issue will be wind loading on your mountain top. Make sure you
check it all out before you buy! I assume you already have the tower so
check the specs on that before loading it up with antennas!
Dino - KX6D
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] WTB: Large HF Log Periodic
From: "Alan Fryer" <N3BJ@cox.net>
Date: Mon, January 25, 2010 11:02 am
To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics."
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Hey Dino
That is a good scoop ! Will it include 40M and 30M, do you know ?
I like the 7&10-30 LP8, wish it had more kick on 40M, but it would
probably
be fine.
I live on top of a mountain here in VA and whatever I get up should play
well. Reliabilty and lack of maintenance is real important because I
don't
want to climb any more than I have to...
Alan, N3BJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dino Darling" <dino@kx6d.com>
To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics."
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Cc: <N3BJ@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] WTB: Large HF Log Periodic
> Just a little heads up... M2 is currently designing a new Log Periodic
> antenna with a couple of more elements (10 elements possibly) and a
> little longer boom, to go along with their new "Light Duty" series
> antennas. You can read about the new LD 20-meter antenna here...
>
> http://m2inc.com/products/hf/20m/20m5ld.html
>
> This antenna will have a couple of more elements giving a little more
> performance, but not be as heavy as the 100MPH version. This antenna is
> going to be perfect here in Southern CA where we don't see the big winds
> (where I live at least). If you have big winds, buy accordingly!
>
> I have my order in for prototype #1 and have been talking to M2 for over
> a year about this. I'm hoping it will be ready by their March Open
> House, or Visalia at the latest!
>
> The LOG is not for everyone, but as I was told by an antenna expert, "A
> LOG at 75' backed with a kilowatt won't come in second very often!"
> Don't underestimate a LPDA when looking for a multiband antenna on one
> boom.
>
> Dino - KX6D
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [TowerTalk] WTB: Large HF Log Periodic
> From: "Alan Fryer" <N3BJ@cox.net>
> Date: Mon, January 25, 2010 7:24 am
> To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics."
> <towertalk@contesting.com>
>
> Want to see what might be out there, before ordering.
>
> Looking for a large HF log antenna, 30 FT boom or longer, preferably
> including 30m, perhaps 40M. Something on the order of a M2 7&10-30 LP8
> or a
> large Tennadyne or maybe an older antenna, not sure what all was made by
>
> HyGain, KLM, etc. over the years.
> Please let me know what you may have that is surplus to your needs.
> Willing to drive a signifigant distance from Roanoke, VA to pick it up.
>
> Alan, N3BJ
>
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