I have for sale a pair of LPDAs, which cover 17-10 m, if there is any
interest. One is an 11 L, 2 inch boom, the other is 10 L, 3 in boom, 24
ft. Both made by DX Engineering back when they started out on the west
coast (Wash?). E-mail me if interested. Thanks, John Farber, KG6I
Dino Darling wrote:
> 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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