[Elecraft] k3 STEPPIR 6Meters

[turnbull]

Dear OMs and YLs,I believe if you check online there is a modification to mounting the additional parasitic element possibly even adding yet another which is supposed to greatly improve the three element SteppIR six meter performance over that of the three element with the single parasitic element.As I have a four element SteppIR, this has not been tried here.Worth investigating.73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Frederick Dwight <kl7cw at mtaonline.net> Date: 02/05/2021  05:08  (GMT+00:00) To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] k3 STEPPIR 6Meters Sent from Mail for Windows 10If you do not have the added 6 meter element it should be a worthwhile addition.  I think it makes the 3 element antenna a 4 element antenna on 6 meters and greatly improves the F/B ratio and adds a small gain.  I have not added thisto my Yagi, since I seldom have operated on 6 meters, but it looks like it may be possible to add it to the boomfrom the top of the tower without much trouble since it is not too far out from the mast.  At one time I think the costwas less than $100, but probably you could build your own element if you have aluminum scrap antennas.        Just an idea, since every dB helps.          Rick  KL7CW______________________________________________________________Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to turnbull at net1.ie