[TowerTalk] Optibeam OBLY14-5

[Jim Brown]

On 11/15/2018 3:54 AM, kstover at ac0h.net wrote:
> K7NV has also put out warnings about the SteppIR's with trombone elements
> being way understated in surface area specs and we hear crickets on this
> reflector.

I have FAR less experience than Kurt on this, but as of a year or so 
ago, consider the SteppIR trombones an immature design based on the 
experience of local friends who own them. The issue I've heard about 
from them is the handling of the tape inside the tubing.

By contrast, I've had a straight 3-el SteppIR up for ten years, and have 
yet to have a problem I can blame on the antenna. It's a far simpler 
design mechanically, and does appear to be mature. I'm also quite happy 
with its performance as an antenna.

73, Jim K9YC