I forgot to mention we have a steppIR yahoo group. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SteppIR/info I am one of the moderators. There was an issue found with the surge protectors they got from Array
As pointed out by W4TV when you can vary the element lengths the spacing is less of a concern. The boom is the limiting factor and this is true with any multiband antenna. Mike W0MU The element spaci
Not sure what you mean about the SteppIR Yahoo group. With all groups the discussions focus around problems and getting them fixed. Many of the problems are user created. My SteppIR has been up since
Being able to bring any antenna down to ground level when it is having trouble is a huge help! I regret now not saving a few extra $$$ and buying a crank up. Mike W0MU On 3/1/2015 3:47 AM, Doug Turnb
Many of us went to a much more simple solution using trailer hitch connectors. That is what I did. I intended to house the connectors inside an electical box but the box still sits on the work bench.
The driver chips are a weak link. The older boxes they were surface mounted. The new controller they are in sockets. The driver chips are cheap. I have a tube of them on hand, just in case. Mike W0MU
I have been a member of the SteppIR group almost since it was created. We only hear about the problems and if we are lucky some of the cures. Many of the problems are by users not reading the instruc
If you can't go the full 4 sq route wouldn't an endfire with switching to broadside be a close 2nd? Mike W0MU If your wire Yagi is not flat ( in other words inverted V type elements) it will not work
I asked the same thing in a private email and how long the capacity hat wires were. Mike W0MU How many leves of guy wires did you have? I guess one is not enough. Hans - N2JFS I used the falling derr
What values did you get using HFTA. HFTA has some issues with very close spaced stacks. The numbers are wrong. Mike W0MU Sorry for the delay, just returning from along trip after ARRLDX SSB Is curiou
The SWR meter is showing 1.95:1 across the entire band. It definitely had a curve before. No clue when this started. Anyone have any ideas? -- Mike W0MU ______________________________________________
Thanks! This is the 2nd email I got pointing me to the coax. We have had a huge melt down recently and some critters might have damaged my coax that is in drain pipe but above ground. Thanks for all
In a best case scenario laying out radials in a uniform pattern around a vertical is thought to be best. I am curious if there is any way to model or test what happens when your radial field is compr
Worked great for me. I can see the house, etc. It says my soil is Sa and Fu. I have not been able to determine what those mean though. Mike W0MU Then once there select the AOI rectangle (or odd shape
I found the rating. You have put in the depth range. Mine ranges from .6 to .7 to 1 depending on the depth range used. 10 to 60 or 30 to 60. Mike W0MU It says my soil is Sa and Fu. I have not been ab
Spam don't click. It came across the SteppIR group too. Mike W0MU Greetings towertalk http://2cs.be/glove.php?decide=p6mpz8kcwg7zxepq7 wycpublic@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone ________________________
In Montana I had a Cushcraft XM240 at about 65 feet. I did not ground the reflector and when storms started to brew you could hear and sometimes see the static arcing at the mast to element bracket.
I just poured the base for a self supporting 80m full sized vertical. The manual recommends individual radial wires and to make sure they never overlap as that can cause issues. My question. I have a
Rob Sherwood was the Engineer in charge at KOA Radio 850 here in Colorado a 50kW station for many years. I got to visit the Transmitter site once. Quite impressive tour! W0MU Kevin Kidd of AM Ground
Not sure how long the Krylon will hold up. People are using it on SteppIRs repainting the fiberglass tubes with mixed results. The marine paint holds up much better and it is more expensive. I painte