[TowerTalk] SteppIR Vert

[Larry Phipps]

I think the original hypothesis involved a BiggIR, so I assumed 40m was needed. The problem with any array, parasitic or otherwise, is that more than a 2:1 bandwidth with fixed spacing would be very difficult unless you were willing to take a big hit on 10m.

If the main need was 20-10 meters, then I would view verticals as a last resort only if no tower or beam were allowed. Even 2 el SteppIR on a roof tripod would outperform a ground mounted vertical array I think. 

Larry N8LP



----- Original Message ----- 
From: W4ZW 
To: 'Jim Lux' ; 'towertalk reflector' 
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:03 PM
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] SteppIR Vert




After buying, designing, and struggling with three SteppIR's,  just buy a 3
el SteppIR and mount it vertically.  You could even use a rotor to turn it,
if verticals are a must! <grin>.

My 3 el SteppIR works great, and I like having a separate 2 el 40M beam.  I
think having the 40M version would be great, but I like the instant band
switch and separate directivity for 40M.


Jon Hamlet, W4ZW

Casey Key Island, FL
"A little piece of paradise in the Gulf of Mexico" 


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