[UK-CONTEST] BigIR

[Clive Whelan]

Hi Ian


Thanks. I think they're on Mk3 now but don't know what the difference 
is. There's no way that it can defy the laws of 
physics/electromagnetism, so the radials would be as necessary for any 
quarter wave vertical of course.

I assume your issue with the beam is the 3el SteppIR?  I must admit to 
some scepticism about the reliability of the system, but have only ever 
heard of one problem to date ( with a 3el actually) which was quickly 
corrected.


73


Clive
GW3NJW

On 23/03/2010 13:30, Ian McCarthy wrote:
> Hi Clive,
>
> Yes I use one at my French QTH and have had it for about 5 years so it is
> one of the original mk1 versions. Has worked well ground mounted but to be
> really good on 40m I put over 40 radials on it. Even works as a 1/4 or 3/4
> on 6m for sporadic E. No mechanical issues unlike the
> 3 ele beam I have in the UK.
>
> 73 Ian G3YBY / F5VKT
>
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> Hi list
>
>
> Anyone here have practical experience of this vertical?
>
> 73
>
>
> Clive
> GW3NJW
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