Antennas are for performance not visual impact!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Honaker" <scotthon@pilchuckvet.com>
To: <TOWERTALK@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Comparison between SteppIR and Cushcraft
LogPeriodic?
> For me the visual impact of the SteppIR is a clear advantage. I'm looking
> forward to upgrading my 3 element with the new 30/40m driven. This small
> antenna size lets me add additional antennas for VHF/UHF on the same mast
> without overloading.
>
> I did buy the 6m passive element because I enjoy 6m. Although it does
> work
> on 6m and the passive element clearly helps, it's no great performer. You
> can clearly take advantage of good 6m openings but if you want serious 6m
> performance, you want a separate 6m antenna. I'll likely remove the
> passive
> element when it goes up next time. I'll have a dedicated 6m Hygain up
> there.
>
> Scott N7SS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of mryan001
> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:48 PM
> To: Mike, K6BR; 'Bill Turner'; towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Comparison between SteppIR and CushcraftLog
> Periodic?
>
>
> Anybody have this 3 ele STEPPIR with the extra 6 meter passive element?
> If
> so what is the performance over a stand alone 6 mter beam of equal or
> greater size? just curious... - Thanks.. -Mike
>
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