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1. [TowerTalk] SteppIR DB18 Increased SWR (score: 1)
Author: Fredrick Matos via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:49:30 -0500
I have a SteppIR model DB18 that I put up in mid-January.  It's 3-elment 6-40 meters.  Controller is an SDA 2000.  It was working great for two months until the SWR increased recently, increasing to
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-03/msg00276.html (7,984 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] SteppIR DB18 Increased SWR (score: 1)
Author: Steve Dyer W1SRD via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2021 21:27:43 -0700
Join the SteppIR forum on groups.io. You will find plenty of troubleshooting history there with a quick search. Also plenty of SteppIR experience to tap into. I am assuming you've done an calibrate..
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-03/msg00278.html (9,874 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] SteppIR DB18 Increased SWR (score: 1)
Author: RVZ via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2021 04:38:42 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Steve, The 500hz rise in frequency that you're experiencing is common for SteppIR Yagi's when the Reflector quits working.  I second the recommendation to join the SteppIR Forum and post your prob
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-03/msg00280.html (10,169 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] SteppIR DB18 Increased SWR (score: 1)
Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:43 -0600
I would agree.  I had the same thing happen to me in Montana.  The spindle broke on the reflector.  This was on a much older antenna 4 ele SteppIR. I would also suggest joining the SteppIR list https
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-03/msg00290.html (11,121 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] SteppIR DB18 Increased SWR (score: 1)
Author: Edward via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:06:00 +0300
I had a similar problem after installing a DB18E. Turns out that the control cable DB-25 connector was lose at the junction box. Was disappointed that Steppir did not provide a means to fasten it. On
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-03/msg00291.html (13,191 bytes)


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