[Elecraft] VERTICALS

[mperrin at ordata.com]

I have a SteppIR Big Vert [10-40 meters] and it works great.  Mine is
"hidden" in some shrubs and a small tree on back of my small city lot.  I
use it on 40 and 30 and love it.

73, Mark N7MQ

>
> Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone mention SteppIR, though I
> seem to remember a mention of it earlier.
>
> I do not have one, but I've seen articles showing one masquerading as
> a flag pole.
>
> As many know, the SteppIR has a metal "tape" element that is metered
> out from the base within a PVC (I think) tube.  The antenna element
> can be shortened/lengthened remotely to maximize performance on any
> HF band.  This design intrigued me.  Seems many of us end up retiring
> in CCR environments.  Who can argue with a good ol' American flagpole?
> http://www.steppir.com/
>
> (I have no connection with the company.)
>
> John
> AB8WH
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