Force 12 makes LPDAs! I had an e-mail exchange with Force 12 a while back
and was told Force 12 would NEVER build LPDAs! The reasoning I got was
that there is no advantage for the Amateur (I wanted it for Navy MARS) and
that there were a few companies already making them. I was even pointed to
Mr. Cebik to read about the performance of these antennas.
Well, I would sure like to see one! I hope there is plans for a 40 meter
kit on the back.
Also, the log will work better than my dipole anyday! The neighbors will
hate it!...and I don't care! There is nothing prettier than a big ol' log!
When I was a child, I thought like a child...and to think I used to hate
the way Force 12s looked. Well, its only a matter of time now!
For all those who ASKED Force 12 for a LPDA, your time has come! (I was
told that F12 got a "number of requests" for a log but they were not
interested...now if Ten-Tec would only build a purpose built AM radio for
80/40/10!)
BTW, Team Vertical leaves for Jamaica in a couple of
days! http://www.k2kw.com/cqwwcw2002/ Verticals on the beach...what a life!
Dino...k6rix@arrl.net
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