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| Reviews Summary for Create Log-Periodic CLP5130-1N |
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Reviews: 5
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $$409
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Description: The log~periodic dipole array (LPDA) is respected for its wide bandwidth, constant impedance, and high gain. Measuring 6' 8" boom length, the Create CLP~5130~1N offers 50~1300 MHz bandwidth for transmitting and receiving, with an average forward gain of 10~12 dBi. Ruggedly constructed of solid aluminum for lightweight durability.
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More info: http://www.cd-corp.com/eng/ama/top.htm
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W4AMP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 13, 2009 12:00
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Good engineering!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have the 5130-2N, which covers 105-1300 mhz. Bought it from Grove, shipped quickly. Assembly takes a while, some small screws, but sturdy when complete. Using a single run of LMR600 for all mode 144,432, and 1296 all together. Very inexpensive way to get in the game vs. mono banders and multiple feedlines. Gain is huge, as claimed. Nice front to back as well. Very lightweight, well designed antenna. Very pleased with this product. See you soon from EM74.
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W9JAB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 15, 2009 05:43
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Nice
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have this antenna at 50 feet and it works great, use it on 2 and 6 meter, not too pin pointy, was impressed with the quality and ease of assembly, I put it together in the garage, because of all the little nut and bolts. The only drawback is the price it is a bit "spendy" but compared to Cushcraft it was well worth it.
JOE
W9JAB
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WA7SCH
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 31, 2006 00:26
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Great little Antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Had mine up for about a month.
Assembly was not hard, except for my big fingers. Sometimes working between the elements was difficult but that is because of spacing for this frequency.
Antenna is very light and I turn it with a TV antenna Tunder. I have done a little week signal work and it isn't as good as a long beam but as a small LPA it is terrific.
SWR is flat on 6,2,440, and 1.2 Ghz. Didn't test anywhere else. It's a nice addition to a VHF station.
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KC5R
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 23, 2006 17:02
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Good all-around
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Have it up at 85'. Been really great on 6 and 2 meters. Good directivity and gain. If you want a multiband antenna for VHF/UHF weak signal, and cannot get up stacks for 2/440/etc, this antenna is perfect. Fairly straightforward to assemble and good quality. Customer service from Create prior to sale was great - no windload listed, but assume at or below 3 sq. ft.
Be careful - the hardware is all metric in size (including the tiny nuts), so you may need to look around to get spares should you drop one in the grass...
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G0ISW
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2006 06:58
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A very good compromise
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used this aerial for many years now and the first big advantage is its small size, just 3m x 3m.
The SWR is a perfect 1:1 from 50MHz to 1300MHz.
I have used my aerial to good effect on 50, 144 & 432MHz in particular when chasing DX on SSB.
I have worked North Africa (EA9) with just 25 watts on USB and Estonia (ES) with just 50 watts on 144MHz USB.
Good antenna for Meteor Scatter as it is not overly directional.
Despite only being equivalent to a 5 ele beam on 144MHz I have still worked all over Europe.
No down sides that I have discovered.
http://www.qsl.net/g0isw
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