[Scan-DC] Re: Time for new antenna

[Mike Agner]

   Well, a log periodic has a very directional lobe, and not very much of a 
vertical component.  All that means is that a L-P won't
serve you well when going after any mil air stuff in the 138 and 225 mhz 
areas.  Your better bet is a discone type
antenna; I'm sure more than a few have stories about that.  However, I 
understand that the NilJon is a very good
choice.  I'm kinda itching to change my antennas, too, but since I'm not 
working right now, no new radio stuff (DAMN!)
   Anyway, I'm sure folks here, on the Southern Md and Milcom group can 
give you an earful on what they use.  But if
you're interested in the NilJon, check out:  (and be sure to read the 
'Report Cards' section)

   http://www.niljon.com/pages/1/index.htm

   and it wouldn't hurt to take a look at Rich Wells' survey:

   http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=ant&num=002 


   The coax/connectors sound just fine.   73s  Mike

> > Hey All,
> > I can't seem to get my log periodic to work properly.So it might be time
>to
> > get a new antenna.I know i might be opening up a BIG can of worms but here
>i
> > go.What do you recomend?I have been using a log periodic,i really like the
> > gain.I scan all of the freqs. 30 -1000mhz.Mil com is my favorite
> > 30-50mhz,138-145MHz,and of course 225-400mhz.As far a coax i am using LMR
> > 400 with N connectors on a 30ft tower.So tell me what you reccomend.