[Antennas] which beam

[Brad Johnson]

>The new XR-5 LPDA with a Intro Price of $895. exceeds John's stated
budget price by $200.

Otherwise, it is the only LPDA Force 12 is making. The popular C3
requires a tuner for 12/17.>

You may want to look a little closer at the Force 12 XR-5. It is not a LPDA,
but a "multi-monoband yagi" with two elements on each of the 5
bands...overlayed and staggered on an 18 foot boom.

It will be interesting to see how the Force 12 compares in the real world
with the LPDA regarding forward gain and F/B. I would think the XR5 has the
potential to be a better performing antenna, while still providing the
convenience of a LPDA.

Looking forward to hearing reports and opinions on this antenna. They should
start "hitting the airwaves" very soon if some haven't already.

73,

Brad
AA5CH