For me the visual impact of the SteppIR is a clear advantage. I'm looking
forward to upgrading my 3 element with the new 30/40m driven. This small
antenna size lets me add additional antennas for VHF/UHF on the same mast
without overloading.
I did buy the 6m passive element because I enjoy 6m. Although it does work
on 6m and the passive element clearly helps, it's no great performer. You
can clearly take advantage of good 6m openings but if you want serious 6m
performance, you want a separate 6m antenna. I'll likely remove the passive
element when it goes up next time. I'll have a dedicated 6m Hygain up
there.
Scott N7SS
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of mryan001
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:48 PM
To: Mike, K6BR; 'Bill Turner'; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Comparison between SteppIR and CushcraftLog
Periodic?
Anybody have this 3 ele STEPPIR with the extra 6 meter passive element? If
so what is the performance over a stand alone 6 mter beam of equal or
greater size? just curious... - Thanks.. -Mike
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