[TowerTalk] Re: steppir radio interface

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VR2BrettGraham wrote:
> KD4E suggested:
> 
>> Why not just stack a Cushcraft D4 or similar 10-14-20-40M dipole above
>> or below the Steppir beam for band scanning?
>>
>> That way there is no problem with listening as the Steppir remains on
>> freq, or listening as the Steppir retunes once you've decided to
>> transmit on a new freq or band?
> 
> 
> Problem is that my SteppIR dipole is _already_ that antenna.  ;^)
> 
> 73, VR2BrettGraham

I don't understand.  The SteppIR requires tuning, the D4 does not.

That makes the D4 (or something like it) the perfect adjunct to
the SteppIR.

Another option might be a vertical to listen around w/o disturbing
the SteppIR until you are certain you want to change.

73, doc kd4e