I have the M2 7&10-30 "Skip Log" which is the same antenna with a 40m
element added. I have it at 70' and been extremely pleased with its
performance. As John says, it isn't the same as a large mono-bander but, it
is a very competitive antenna. It is a big antenna and somewhat complicated
to assemble however, the construction of the antenna is top notch. Also,
M2's service is second to none.
I spent quite a bit of time trying to decide how to get the best bang for my
buck on a single boom when I was evaluating antennas. While a log is indeed
a compromise antenna in many ways, you won't go wrong with the M2.
73's,
Bill, AA7X
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-admin@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of John Brosnahan
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 6:16 AM
To: Nick Wallace; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] M2 10-30LP8 log periodic Yagi
At 05:35 PM 3/18/2002 +1200, Nick Wallace wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this antenna?
>Does it work or not worth the hassle?
>
>73...Nick
>
>ZL1IU
Nick--
I am just finishing putting up four of the HD versions (125 MPH wind rating)
of this antenna for a marine application in Rhode Island. (Also putting up
four of
the 6-10LP5s.) They are certainly well built and the performance appears
very
good so far. The VSWR curve appears to be very close to their curve in
the manual. The 8L LPs are at about 60 ft and the 5L ones are at 80 ft.
The LP will NOT be a 5 element monobander on each band--but I think
it will certainly perform equal to a good tribander on each band and
give you all of the WARC bands as well.
Plus it is a very nice looking antenna, aesthetically, in my opinion.
I think you would be pleased with the M2 antenna.
73--John W0UN
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