[Elecraft] OT - K3 SteppIR Vertical and Elecraft Products

[David Wilburn]

How does the antenna interface to the rig(s)?  I have not looked at 
what is going on with the control box, need to understand that better. 
  If it connects to the rig via the serial port, not sure how the rig 
would then be used by control program or for contesting.

Thanks

Dave Wilburn
NM4M

K2MK wrote:
> "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
>