[TowerTalk] yagis vs. log periodics

Michael J. Castellano km1r@snet.net
Sat, 02 Oct 1999 20:51:35 -0400


The best part about this site is the ongoing discussions (debates) tht I
find fascinating.

My two and a half cents:  The comparison of a log vs. yagi is like
comparing a cargo ship to a passenger ship.  They are both ships, but do
different tasks.

So i guess we can never really say one is better than the other.

Here:  I use a HY-Gain Telex LP-1007A at 60 feet for one purpose:  my
work involves multifrequencies and the requirement for faaast qsy. Gain
is not important since higher than amateur powers are used. So here the
LP is a great antenna and the yagi is not.

HOWEVER; on 20, 15 and 10, there are 5 element monobanders... hey: a lot
of gain and reasoanable bandwith.  For that purpose it is great and the
lp stinks!

So I guess I'm trying to say what everyone else has been saying... both
are great for their intended purpose (assuming they have been built and
tuned correctly!!)... and both are terrible when used for a non design
intended purpose.

So that was my, well 5 cents!

73, and DX to all... Mike  KM1R / HS0ZAI

40 years on the air (almost an old curmudgeon!)
30 in that danged radio "business"  time to retire?

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