[TowerTalk] Log periodic antennas and front end overload?

[Mat Eshpeter]

I have searched the Towertalk archives and read that log periodic antennas can have the undesirable side effect of capturing too much RF; their broadbanded capability results in all signals in the antenna's "passband" being presented to the receiver. Strong out-of-band signals such as SW broadcast signals, strong contest stations, etc. could lead to undesirable performance at the receiver -- it is this issue that I am trying to quantify.

I am looking for solid factual experience from folks who have directly witnessed how log periodic antennas can affect the front end of today's HF transceivers. My ridge-top QTH will have a clear shot to the horizon in almost all directions and I am trying to figure out if a log periodic will work for me. The other option would be a multiband antenna like the Force 12 5BA or similar.

thanks in advance,
Mat
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