My BigIR vertical worked well for aprx. 14 years but now the EHU has a
major problem and needs repair or replacement. That said, the BigIR was
only installed during the winter months so it's actual time of use was
aprx. 7 years. I guess it's a reminder that mechanical things wear out.
I enjoyed the BigIR while it operated and it was a good omni-directional
Multiplier antenna, though the band changes were time consuming. I'm now
seriously considering replacing it with monoband verticals or a multi-band
vertical such as a HyGain Hy-Tower as there are no moving parts to break
down and it has instant band changes. Any recommendations for multi-band
verticals? I realize Yagi's have more gain and I use them, but a Vertical
at the edge of the saltwater river works pretty well too and radiates in
all directions.
73,
Dick- K9OM
In a message dated 11/16/2018 11:44:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
w3yy@cox.net writes:
Rick -
After 14 years without problems, this year I've had three element support
tubes fall off and two element housing units fail. One of the element
support tubes fell off after being repaired only a month earlier.
I'm tired of these now constant repairs. The SteppIR served me very well
but I feel it's time to retire this old horse.
73, Bob - W3YY
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard (Rick) Karlquist [mailto:richard@karlquist.com]
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 10:04 AM
To: W3YY; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: SteppIR wear out (was: Optibeam OBLY14-5)
On 11/16/2018 12:17 AM, W3YY wrote:
AC0H -
My 4 el SteppIR 20-6M gave me great service for 14 years but has now
reached
the end of its useful life. So am considering the Optibeam and others.
73, Bob - W3YY
I think a lot of SteppIR owners (I own 3) on the reflector
would be interested in what the exact nature of the end
of life situation is for your SteppIR. My MonstIR is
now 14 years old and going strong. The only wear out
I am seeing is some UV damage to the fiberglass tubes,
which is more cosmetic than structural at this time.
Same with the smaller models I have, which are even
older. All of mine pre-date the trombone element versions.
They are all on tilt over towers which makes them easy
to repair, just in case...
73
Rick N6RK
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