[TowerTalk] Ideal DXP Antenna

[John Wagner]

> Hello,
> 
> While at Ascension Island, Jan K4QD and I discussed antennas 
> and what would be the ideal antenna for us during the low sun 
> spot cycle.  We came up with a 3 element beam for 20-17-15 
> meters.  Keeping in mind the weight.  Most airlines now 
> limited you to 2 bags @ 50 pounds.  
> 
> Looking around I see Force-12 makes one (DXer/S) but it is 
> too costly and heavy to carry around.  We thought of the 
> Cushcraft A3S.  What do we need to do to modify this antenna 
> from 10-15-20 to 15-17-20 ????  Any ideas?  Can if be down 
> using same hardware?
> 
> With a antenna for these bands we can also carry the Force-12 
> Sigma-5 and vertical dipole for 30/40 meters.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Bill W4WX

What about a small Log Periodic?

73, John W8JJW