HF Antennas: Force 12 vs. Tennadyne T-10

[J D Lambright]

I would like to hear your comments and recommendations regarding my antenna choices. I have recently acquired the following antennas second-hand:

A. Tennadyne T-10 log periodic (10 elements on a 24 foot boom)

B. Force 12 C-31-XR with 14 elements on a 31 foot boom for 10, 15, and 20 meters - (wide-spaced 3 element 20 meter Yagi, wide-spaced 4 element 15 meter Yagi, and a 7 element 10 meter Yagi).

C. Force 12 N1217 with 7 elements on an 18 foot boom for 12 and 17 meters.

For HF coverage, I'm trying to decide whether to install the T-10 or, alternatively, the two Force 12's. (I think they are all great antennas, so perhaps I should find a way to install all three!) My towers are a Rohn 100' SSV freestanding commercial-type tower and a Wilson 61' crank-up pole tower.

I would most appreciate hearing your comments on the pros / cons of these antennas. I am located near Houston, Texas, so things like ice are not a problem.

J D Lambright
KF5U
www.the-law-offices.com

[KA9FOX]

Hi JD! You might want to consider joining the Force 12 Antennas mailing list, then ask the question there. You can join it at http://www.qth.com/force12/list

73

[J D Lambright]

Scott,

Thanks for the tip. I followed your suggestion and subscribed to the Force 12 list.

[KC5EN]

As I recall your site is seriously surrounded by trees on a rather low elevation in relation to the surrounding topography. I'm suggesting that you abandon the local site option and rent space atop the nearby 20 story building to erect all the antennas you currently have as well as a 12' dish for moon bounce communication. The penthouse would make an excellent shack especially for contest ops. Naturally you would want to be able to operate remotely as well.