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Old August 30th 06, 03:44 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Lee Lee is offline
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"Dave" wrote in message
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ARRL Antenna Handbook gives all the LPDA design equations.

However, LPDAs do not have high gain!! They have typical gain of 6 to 8

[+/-]
dBd and broad bandwidth. They typically function as either a three or four
element driven array. They are driven arrays, not parasitic [i.e. Yagi
principle] designs.

Also, LPDAs for 3,000 MHz will have a L/D ratio issues with element

geometry and
general construction will require fairly precise measurements.

Unlike a Yagi, a long boom length LPDA does not equate into higher gain.

/s/ DD

Yes thanks Dave i am aware of the functions of a LPA i just need a little
directivity
and a little more gain than a discone offers, plus design software!!...

Regards...

Lee....G6ZSG......