[TowerTalk] 40/30 SteppIR

[Joe Subich, K4IK]

> Could one not (eventually) obtain a "replacement" DE for a 
> MonstIR? Perhaps that could replace a 3L or 4L DE? 

It might be possible to substitute a MonstIR DE into the 3L 
yagi (20-6) but the 22:50 Ohm un-un would be a problem on 
40 and 30 meters.  Mike and Jim would need to design a relay 
switching arrangement to take out the un-un on 40 and 30 where 
the antenna would perform like a rotary dipole. 

> With a custom arrangement using replacement components, I'd 
> guess that the problem would be programming the controller, 
> but the possibility might eventually develop to "roll your 
> own", from a dipole to a long-boom multi-element yagi.

Reprogramming the existing controller isn't a big deal if one 
has access to the ATMEL tools.  The issues are a limit of five 
stepper motor drivers and no relay outputs to handle impedance 
changing. 

73, 

   ... Joe, K4IK