Re: Not enough height/clearance for a Log Periodic - any suggestions?

"Je Forget" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> skrev i melding
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> Okay here's the deal,
>
> I would absolutely love to put up a Log P, but lamentably my tower is only
> 42' to the thrust bearing, and if I put up even the smallest Tennadyne
T-6,
> the 38' (2x19') rear element would severely overhang not only the
neighbors
> yard, but their house as well. (they are 24" from the lot line.)
>
> My other concern is ice. That is to say, when it ices up (as it will
> inevitably do several times each winter) the longer elements could droop
to
> the point where they could strike his roof, mine, and a nearby tree.
(heck,
> the balance between peace among neighbors and a decent antenna system sure
> is frustrating...)
>
Why not  try a dipole with open wire feeder and ATU in the shack.  It will
work on any frequency althou the efficiency will drop on the lower bands.
The length can be random - depending on availabel space.

73  Rag LA5HE