A while ago, someone posted that they thought that Steppir was working on a new model which would include 40M. I sent them an email requesting information on future products, but have heard nothing.
I am going to replace the BN-86 on my TH7 this Spring. I am wondering if anyone has bought a BN-86 since MFJ took over the Hy-Gain operation? If so, what do you think of the quality of the balun? Any
I have downloaded and have been reading the information on the 3 and 4 element Steppir beams. One thing that I have noticed is that the 4 element beam has about 1.7-1.8 dB more gain than the 3 elemen
As a follow on to the Steppir discussion, I was wondering (since 20 and 17 M will probably be the "hot" bands as we enter the low part of the sun cycle) if there is an "optimal" tower height (for jus
I was looking at the instruction manual for the HyGain TH11DX and noticed that it said that Belden 9913 coax is NOT recommended as feedline. Anyone know why? I just bought some CQ FLEXI 4XL from the
Thanks for all the excellent comments on Belden 9913. I guess that I made the "right" decision in getting the CQ FLEXI 4XL. As one final question, has anyone on this thread used it directly to a beam
Thanks! I talked to them earlier this week when I ordered a 3 element Steppir. They confirmed that they were working on a 40 M version or two, but were unsure when it would be ready for the market. I
Wonder if someone could describe what a Moxon element is? I don't recall ever seeing this term used before. Thanks. 73 Bernard, WA4OEJ back. for 9.5 could Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll
Thanks! That is a GREAT link. It does a good job of explaining the theory and concept. If the Steppir can/will evolve into some of those designs, I think that we will have a most interesting alternat
I have an old (bought new in 1975) Heights 72 ft (18 sq ft rating) on a 4 ft tilt base and don't have the "clanging" sound that you are talking about. Wonder about the "fit" from section to section.
Does anyone know if the fiberglass rods that Steppir uses for their antenna elements are specially treated to resist UV sunlight? I looked at their website but could not find the answer. Maybe it was
I called Fluidmotion this morning and talked to Jim about a few "technical" issues that I will pass on to the board. 1. He said that the fiberglass elements were treated for UV protection. When I ask
Con: I suspect that others would also be interested in what UV protective paint/ epoxy to use and where to buy it. However, I have not received any comment on the question. How about it, anyone have
I haven't received my QST just yet. Is there any mention of any other version of the antenna? I have a 3 element SteppIR on order. It sure would be nice to have the driven element cover 40-10M and th
Joe: I was wondering if you or anyone else on this thread have considered a single antenna (like a SteppIR) on a motorized tower where you could raise and lower the tower to optimize to the angle of
Thanks to all who replied on this thread. There were a lot of good comments and I am going to print the answers for future reference. I did get my copy of QST today and that MonstIR antenna is some a
Bill: I went through the same sort of scenario several months ago. I reviewed the specifications and data from all the major manufacturers of 20-10 M beams. Overall flexibility and performance were m
I believe that they use a 2:1 balun inside the motor control housing of the driven element. It is on their website somewhere. There are also some pictures of it. 73 Bernard, WA4OEJ presents ohms a ga
Anyone on this board using or have used a Force 12 Sigma 80 vertical dipole? If so, what can you tell me about it? 73 Bernard, WA4OEJ _______________________________________________ See: http://www.m
If you get a copy, I would like one too. I asked users for comments on this vertical a couple of weeks ago. I only received two posts. One was pro and one was con. If anyone else has or has used one,