[TowerTalk] BigIR question

[Keith Dutson]

I purchased the CrankIR, which is a manual version of the BigIR.  It is
shorter than the BigIR.  SteppIR claims it has a gain .3db lower than the
BigIR.  I got the 80 meter version, with carry bag (25"L X 8"W X 8"H).  I
use the YouKits FG-01 Analyzer to get precise SWR readings for the selected
frequency.

This is a great alternative for portable use, either backpacking or
DXpedition.  It may be on the air in Aruba next year.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
john at kk9a.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 6:23 AM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] BigIR question

This is a much better antenna than the fixed height 43' vertical that is so
popular.

John KK9A


To:	Frank VO1HP <invl160 at gmail.com>
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] BigIR question
From:	Ed Richardson <ed_richardson at shaw.ca>
Date:	Tue, 5 Dec 2017 19:44:07 -1000

Jim. The bigIR can be tuned to a quarter wave on all frequencies from 7 to
54 MHZ. On frequencies from 21-54 MHz you can select a 3/4 wavelength mode.

I have used this antenna with raised radials, tuned stub radials and a
ground mounted radial field.  Works well in all cases.  It is still a
quarter wave vertical.
No magic

Ed. Ve4ear

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