Interesting addition from Jim Brown regarding the InnovAntenna. I’ve heard lots
of good things about the 7 element LFA. i feel it’s 30 ft boom is a bit much
for my situation. The JK below it would have a 22 ft boom.
Interesting about the claimed lower noise due to its tighter vertical pattern.
Don’t think Justin has ever explained that matter, only that it is lower noise.
Seemingly any antenna having a tighter vertical pattern would cut down that
objectionable noise, which is mainly vertically polarized. Regarding Innov, I’m
concerned about the square boom and metric replacement parts. I know JK has the
round boom and replacement parts are available about 100 miles from me.
Plus Ken at JK is just a phone call away. Their 7 element is like the Innov
size wise. They don’t advertise it, but they have a 5 element on a 15 ft boom.
I emailed Ken, yesterday, to see if they can produce a 6 element with
intermediate size from the two.
Great forum here!
Art., N2KA
my iPhone
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> From: "Lou Laderman" <lladerman@earthlink.net>
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> Not knocking JK at all, but have you considered the M2 6M5XHP? It's solid
> performer, as is the longer boom 6M6LN (which I have). Both have the updated
> M2 hairpin match, and the 6-EL has been designed for low noise (very quiet
> in my suburban environment).
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> 73, Lou W0FK
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> Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:16:27 -0500
> From: ARTHUR BERNSTEIN <n2ka@verizon.net <mailto:n2ka@verizon.net> >
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> Well guys, my mind has been made up. When I order the new HF antenna from
> JK, I will add the 6 meter, 5 element beam to the order. Funny, but when you
> go on their website they only show the 7 element with a 30 ft boom and a
> giant 10 element. Spoke to Ken at JK. He said they make a 5 element on a 15
> ft. boom, they just don?t advertise it. Their construction looks A+. That
> plus the 6BA JK will go on my US Tower HDX572MDPL.
> I always wondered about the square booms and metric hardware on the Innov.
> Here on Long Island there has been an increase in general wind velocities.
> Hopefully this winter will be more snow and less ice!
> Regards.
> Art., N2KA
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> Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:25:58 -0800
> From: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
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> Several years ago, I replaced my 7-el M2 with a 7-el Innovantenna. The
> boom is guyed. Hector, XE2K, did all the work. I don't know if that came
> with the antenna or his truck. My noise level dropped a few dB, thanks
> to its tighter vertical pattern. I dealt directly with Justin for the
> purchase. Hector worked for the US distributor about ten years ago. He
> can tell you stories.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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>> On 11/29/2025 10:31 AM, Lou Laderman wrote:
>> but have you considered the M2 6M5XHP? It's solid
>> performer, as is the longer boom 6M6LN (which I have). Both have the updated
>> M2 hairpin match, and the 6-EL has been designed for low noise (very quiet
>> in my suburban environment).
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