[Elecraft] OT - K3 SteppIR Vertical and Elecraft Products

[K2MK]

"I am also curious of the experience of the group with the SteppIR
verticals.  There is similar up front cost as the vertical / remote
tuner solution (assuming a new weather proof tuner)."


Hi Dave:

Sometimes it's hard to tell this Yahoo Group from the SteppIR Yahoo Group. 
There are so many of the same call signs posting messages.

I've had my BigIR with 80 meter coil for almost 2 years and I am extremely 
pleased with it. No internal tuner, no external tuner, no tuner period. Just 
excellent SWR everywhere on 80 through 6 meters. And not just part of each 
band, the entire band. Performance is probably the same as any similar sized 
vertical. You get out what you put in. Lay down a lot of copper and you'll 
be rewarded with excellent performance.

The transceiver tracking feature works perfectly with the K3. I know it 
works perfectly with the K2 as well. The antenna length automatically 
changes as you QSY.

73,
Mike K2MK