I'm seeking a directional 2m/70cm antenna with substantial gain over
efficient omnidirectional antennas, such as my roll-up J-pole and my
mobile antenna. I considered the MFJ 1768, but I hear that MFJ
antennas aren't that well made. I considered the Cushcraft A2706S Dual
Band Yagi, but I hear that Cushcraft is notorious for inflated dB
claims. The Arrow II Satellite has rave reviews from everyone, but I
haven't worked satellites, though I might sometime in the future. I'm
not too crazy about the BNC connectors. I know that there are
adaptors, but I'd prefer the convenience of sticking to SO-239s and
PL-259s. Most coax jumpers you can buy have PL-259s on them, most of
the good antennas have SO-239s on them, and one of my pet peeves in
ham radio is the use of oddball connectors.

I'm considering the dual band directional antenna from Elk Antennas
(http://www.elkantennas.com/2m4405element.htm). It would come in handy
for emergencies (like Hurricane Isabel), as I could point the antenna
towards the repeater/net control, and if I don't need the extra gain,
I can just cut back on my power output and conserve battery power.

I haven't heard much about the Elk Antenna 2m/70cm log periodic, so I
would appreciate comments from anyone who has used this antenna. Elk
Antennas also claims that you can use this log periodic for satellite
communications without a duplexer.

Jason Hsu, AG4DG
http://www.jasonhsu.com/ee.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eeham

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"Jason Hsu" wrote in message
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I'm seeking a directional 2m/70cm antenna with substantial gain over
efficient omnidirectional antennas, such as my roll-up J-pole and my
mobile antenna. I considered the MFJ 1768, but I hear that MFJ
antennas aren't that well made. I considered the Cushcraft A2706S Dual
Band Yagi, but I hear that Cushcraft is notorious for inflated dB
claims. The Arrow II Satellite has rave reviews from everyone, but I
haven't worked satellites, though I might sometime in the future. I'm
not too crazy about the BNC connectors. I know that there are
adaptors, but I'd prefer the convenience of sticking to SO-239s and
PL-259s. Most coax jumpers you can buy have PL-259s on them, most of
the good antennas have SO-239s on them, and one of my pet peeves in
ham radio is the use of oddball connectors.

I'm considering the dual band directional antenna from Elk Antennas
(http://www.elkantennas.com/2m4405element.htm). It would come in handy
for emergencies (like Hurricane Isabel), as I could point the antenna
towards the repeater/net control, and if I don't need the extra gain,
I can just cut back on my power output and conserve battery power.

I haven't heard much about the Elk Antenna 2m/70cm log periodic, so I
would appreciate comments from anyone who has used this antenna. Elk
Antennas also claims that you can use this log periodic for satellite
communications without a duplexer.

Jason Hsu, AG4DG
http://www.jasonhsu.com/ee.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eeham

I'm seeking a directional 2m/70cm antenna with substantial gain over
efficient omnidirectional antennas, such as my roll-up J-pole and my
mobile antenna. I considered the MFJ 1768, but I hear that MFJ
antennas aren't that well made. I considered the Cushcraft A2706S Dual
Band Yagi, but I hear that Cushcraft is notorious for inflated dB

If the key word is substantial then you need to be looking at another
antenna. YOu can not get gain with out boom length. I would not think of
getting an antenna for 2 meters without a boom length of atleast 5 feet. I
would really go to 10 feet or longer if I was going to mount the antenna
outside. Just looking at the Elk antenna I would say that it may have the
close to the gain of a 3 element beam.

For about the same price you can get a nice quad from Lightning Bolt.
Better gain and F/B.

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Radio K4ia
Craig "Buck"
Fredericksburg, VA USA
FISTS 6702 cc 788 Diamond 64
"Jason Hsu" wrote in message
om...
I'm seeking a directional 2m/70cm antenna with substantial gain over
efficient omnidirectional antennas, such as my roll-up J-pole and my
mobile antenna. I considered the MFJ 1768, but I hear that MFJ
antennas aren't that well made. I considered the Cushcraft A2706S Dual
Band Yagi, but I hear that Cushcraft is notorious for inflated dB
claims. The Arrow II Satellite has rave reviews from everyone, but I
haven't worked satellites, though I might sometime in the future. I'm
not too crazy about the BNC connectors. I know that there are
adaptors, but I'd prefer the convenience of sticking to SO-239s and
PL-259s. Most coax jumpers you can buy have PL-259s on them, most of
the good antennas have SO-239s on them, and one of my pet peeves in
ham radio is the use of oddball connectors.

I'm considering the dual band directional antenna from Elk Antennas
(http://www.elkantennas.com/2m4405element.htm). It would come in handy
for emergencies (like Hurricane Isabel), as I could point the antenna
towards the repeater/net control, and if I don't need the extra gain,
I can just cut back on my power output and conserve battery power.

I haven't heard much about the Elk Antenna 2m/70cm log periodic, so I
would appreciate comments from anyone who has used this antenna. Elk
Antennas also claims that you can use this log periodic for satellite
communications without a duplexer.

Jason Hsu, AG4DG
http://www.jasonhsu.com/ee.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eeham