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Reviews For: Hy-Gain LFA-6M4EL

Category: Antennas: VHF/UHF+ Directional (Yagi, quad, etc.)

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Review Summary For : Hy-Gain LFA-6M4EL
Reviews: 1MSRP: 370
Description:
4-Element, 13-foot Boom, Wide-Spaced Loop Fed Array for 6 Meters, 5 KW, 8.6 dBd

Cushcraft’s computer optimized third generation G0KSC Loop Fed Array (LFA) yagis are specifically designed for low noise -- hear weak signals that others can’t!

Highly suppressed side lobes eliminate unwanted noise and signal pickup from the sides making your desired signal pop out!

These wide-spaced LFA yagis have lower SWR, higher gain, better front-to-back and more broadbanded than dipole fed yagis.

Cushcraft’s direct 50-Ohm feed has no lossy matching network that limits power handling. Cushcraft LFAs handle 5,000 Watts. Your actual operational power is limited by your coax, connectors and other accessories.

Cushcraft LFAs are also computer optimized for maximum strength using Cushcraft’s exceptionally strong tooled parts to give years of reliable service.

All Cushcraft Super Heavy Duty 6-Meter LFAs have a 2-inch diameter double walled boom, 5/8” fully insulated elements and 7/16” outer tip sections. Climb your tower only once!
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.cushcraftamateur.com/images/HygainLFAad.pdf
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AK9S Rating: 2018-06-15
Additional Comments Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
As an addendum to my previous comments...

The 4-element LFA really pulls in the weak ones and demonstrates excellent rejection and forward gain. I was able to work several European countries and Western Africa on 3-hop Es on multiple days. Just yesterday, I made a 4-hop Es contact into Japan on 6M. Simply incredible.

I could not do that with my 3-element KLM, it just did not hear weak signals that well. I am sure the additional rejection and lower noise of the LFA design made the difference.

On the down side, the SWR of the LFA increases from 1.2 to a maximum of 1.8 when it rains! As the rain stops, the SWR will slowly start to drop. About 60 to 90 minutes after a rain shower, the SWR drops back to normal. Another surprise of the LFA design, I guess.

All in all, I am happier with this antenna than my last review. It might be quirky in terms of assembly, feed line attachment and rain performance, but its definitely a keeper.