Jason,
The Steppir has changed the paradigm for tri-band and five
band Yagis. Either the 3 or the 4 element SteppIr have
significantly better gain and f/b than any log periodic, including
very large 48 foot boom or larger military log periodic antennas
($10,000 plus). The performance of the small, low cost, 2
element SteppIr is similar to the M2 Skip Log.
There are a few disadvantages to the SteppIr:
- higher cost than a small tribander
- increased potential for mechanical failures, although
reliability problems have been reported by very few owners and
the company has a great reputation for supporting their products
It seems that most hams who consider the SteppIr but
ultimately purchase a small tribander do so primarily to reduce
cost.
73!
Frank
W3LPL
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