[Elecraft] [OT] SteppIR antenna summary

[Edward R Cole]

After posting my query on how Steppir handles cold/icy wx, I received 
a reply from Michael, k5wmg, suggesting I might look at the Tennadyne 
T8 log-periodic.

I had looked at the log-periodic in years past  for VHF and passed at 
they were quite big for minimal gain.  But the typical 3-element HF 
yagi has 6-dB gain in free space so the 5.8 dB gain of the 8-element 
T8 on 18-foot boom would be comparable with the plus that a tuner 
would not likely be needed (besides I have a manual tuner should it be needed).

What is a deciding factor for me is $788 vs over $2K for the basic 
3-element Steppir (not including optional accessories).

I briefly looked at the T11 ($910) which covers 13.5-54 MHz but the 
extra cost and added elements on 24-foot boom would not make sense 
since I already have a 6-element 6m yagi and a fixed pointed 3-element 6m yagi.

Probably will not do anything until the elderly TH3mk4 looses an 
element or a trap goes bad.


73, Ed - KL7UW
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