[VHFcontesting] Log Periodic Antenna Performance?

[Zack Widup]

I'd suspect that the 45 foot height advantage plus having the antennas out
in the open is going to make up for any gain losses due to it being an LPA.
73, Zack W9SZ


On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Les Rayburn <les at highnoonfilm.com> wrote:

> 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
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