[TowerTalk] Holy SteppIR!

[Cqtestk4xs@aol.com]

A link to this array was posted by one of the FCG boys last week.

Very impressive setup.  However, I wonder how effective it will be.  At that 
height, I think the angle of radiation would be extremely low and as a result 
be generally ineffective most of the time.  Yes, for very long haul and when 
the band is closed it will be a killer, but my guess is that most of the time 
it will be down from a simple two-stack at a modest height, since the useful 
angles are not produced by the array.   I also know my upper stack on 10 at 
135/165 stinks most of the time compared to the lower ones.  The upper stack at 
200/150 on 20 lagsthe one at 100/50 lots of times too.

>From my experience with multi-level stacks, it would have been a better 
investment of time and money to put them in a vertical array and be able to switch 
them in and out, as well as incorporate BIP/BOP.  And from an ease of 
maintenance, construction and durability the vertical stack up the tower wins hands 
down.  I also know my upper stack on 10 at 135/165 stinks most of the time 
compared to the lower ones

But hey, it's his money and I'm sure the boys at STeppIR are very happy with 
it.

Bill K4XS