[Towertalk] M2 10-30LP8 log periodic Yagi

n4kg@juno.com n4kg@juno.com
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:43:25 -0600


On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com> writes:

> As a working hypothesis, I've read  that on any given frequency 
> a well-designed medium-boomlength LP has about  the gain
> and pattern of a typical 2-element yagi.
> 

That's my rule of thumb also.  The new Force 12 XR-5 looks
like an attractive 5 band solution.  Add dipoles for 30 and 40M 
or a 2L 40 (and 30) beam and you have 7 bands with 5 dB gain.

Tom  N4KG




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