To: | <keith@dutson.net>, "TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com> |
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Subject: | Re: [TowerTalk] New antenna system |
From: | "Jerry Keller" <k3bz@arrl.net> |
Date: | Mon, 8 Nov 2004 15:11:56 -0500 |
List-post: | <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com> |
Well, not to get into a big debate, but what would be the opposite of an "appliance operator's antenna"? Is it an antenna that needs constant tweaking and repairs to make it work as it should? If being an "appliance operator's antenna" implies that even a non-technical "appliance operator" would have no trouble using it, that doesn't sound all that bad to me... the last thing I want is to have my antenna system giving me headaches! And as far as "solving problems with a complex feed system".....is that something many of us really find an attractive characteristic of antennas we fork over our scarce dollars for? Experimenting is one thing.... frequent need for "solving problems" that shouldn't be there is something else. And as for the SteppIR being "a bit pricey", I just checked the competition's prices and the SteppIR is not the cheapest... but it is in the ballpark. I think it gives more overall performance for the buck than anything else available... remembering that, as with most things, one gets what one pays for, and it's the quality, performance, and overall value that really count. Keith, my friend.... I bet you don't own a SteppIR yet :-) 73, Jerry K3BZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Dutson" <kjdutson@earthlink.net> To: "TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 2:28 PM Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] New antenna system
Keith NM5G -----Original Message----- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Joe - WDØM Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 12:49 PM To: towertalk@contesting.com Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] New antenna system Having an extended product line isn't what is important. SteppIR antennas cover all bands from 20 - 6 meters, and have essentially a monoband yagi on each band, with an SWR of 1:1. You only need one antenna to do all that. Customer service is also a BIG selling point with SteppIR. I've had personal phone calls from the president of SteppIR when I mentioned a problem I was having on the SteppIR reflector. Anyone using any other yagis that can say that? I have a friend who had a problem with one of the elements, and SteppIR sent 3 replacements, no charge, and he resolved his problem. Talk about service??!! I've owned a bunch of beams over my 43 years as a ham, and the SteppIR is the best thing to come along. Definitely a keeper. I restarted my DXCC just 10 months ago due to relocating from Alaska to Colorado - in that time, in casual operating, I've worked 231 entities on 20 - 10 meters, and 39 states on 6 meters as well, all on one coaxial cable. Not bad. Choose the SteppIR, and you'll never regret it. I'm sure you'll get lots of recommendations from other satisfied SteppIR owners....and join the SteppIR reflector while you're at it: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SteppIR/
At 09:44 AM 11/8/2004, Keith Dutson wrote: each.Force 12 is a long-established antenna development company that plows much of their income back into developing new antennas. SteppIR has an excellent design and is trying to get a foothold in the industry. For a comparison of the two take a look at the number of products offered by here. call within an hour). "antenna guy"So that now leaves about 8 feet of mast. At the top I want either a Cushcraft D40 or Force 12 EF-140. Both seem to be nearly identical in size, weight, performance, and price. Anyone know which is the better antenna here? Then somewhere in between, I'll mount the 11 element 2m beam. I'm thinking the 2m beam wont interfere too badly in the middle. Probably about 5 feet above the SteppIR and 3 feet below the 40m dipole. Does this sound reasonable? That setup will give me 40 - 2 meters. I'm not an advice!so that's why I'm looking for help here. I just want to get the most I can get in this small space. Thanks in advance for any thoughts and/or I'd really appreciate it! --rob-- _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk |
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