[VHFcontesting] Log Periodic Antenna Performance?

[Les Rayburn]

A few days ago I noticed that one of my neighbors in our deed restricted neighborhood had erected an outdoor TV antenna, complete with a rotor and heavy duty mast to raise it above the roof line. Some polite inquires revealed that our home owners association had been forced to allow the antenna under Federal Law. 

More checking, and study makes it seem like this might really be an option for myself as well. Most of you know that I've been chasing VUCC on 6-1.2ghz for the past year or so using nothing but an attic full of indoor antennas. 

I'm now in the process of drafting a proposal to allow the erection of a 45 foot tower my back yard, with a single log periodic antenna and rotor. The hardline feedline would be connected to an "A/B" switch to allow the signals to be routed to either my television set or the ham shack. 

My basic question is what can of improvement am I likely to see over the single band beams in the attic vs. a LPA? Which model would offer the best performance? Is it going to be worth the trouble, expense, and possible legal fees necessary? 

73,




Les Rayburn, N1LF
EM63nf
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114