[Towertalk] TH-11 vs. Fluidmotion/SteppIR antenna

[Kim Bottles]

I replaced a TH7DXX with a 3 element SteppIR back in Dec 2001.

Not only am I completely satisfied with the performance of the SteppIR,
my neighbors like the SteppIR much better than the much larger TH7.

The SteppIR is a delight. It works better than the TH7 and it is
lighter, smaller and has less wind-loading.

AND, the SteppIR covers all of those freqs between the ham bands.

The SteppIR also covers 6 meters (with the extra element) although
without the 180 degree switch feature.

I would suggest you sell the TH-11 to someone who has not yet heard
about the SteppIR.

Kim Bottles - K7IM

(Brazil just scored as I was typing this reply.)



-----Original Message-----
From: Aidehua@aol.com [mailto:Aidehua@aol.com] 
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 11:03 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [Towertalk] TH-11 vs. Fluidmotion/SteppIR antenna


Hello!

I am faced with a real dilemma here.  I have a NIB TH-11 that I was
going to 
install in about a month.  I got this antenna because it covers all of
the 
bands and the performance is top notch for its size.

Now, along comes a company with an antenna that suits my needs even
better!  
The Fluidmotion antenna seems to do a lot of what the TH-11 does, with
less 
windloading and a lower profile.  Plus, I wouldn't have to upgrade my
rotor 
nor would I max out my tower.  My original plan was to put up a 3 EL
Linear 
Loaded M2 40m yagi, a 6m yagi and the TH-11.  I was planning the
purchase of 
an Orion rotor and chromally mast.  If I go with the Fluidmotion, I
think I 
can still get by with my Tailtwister rotor and put the Orion money
towards 
the antenna.

Your thoughts?? This ought to stir the pot!!

73,

Ed NI6S


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