[Elecraft] k3 STEPPIR 6Meters

[Michael Walker]

I added the 6M element and wasn't happy with the performance.

I remodelled it and I was able to improve a number of things and posted the
measurements on my QRZ page if you are interested.

Not only did it model better it performed better and loaded better as the
SWR was lower.   A bunch of  my friends tried it and they were pleased with
it as well.

In my design, you can make the changes to a steppir on a tower if you can
reach your passive 6M element.   You don't have to order any parts to make
this work.

This was for the 3EL Steppir.

Mike va3mw


On Sun, May 2, 2021 at 8:42 AM Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:

> On 2021-05-02 3:59 AM, turnbull wrote:> 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.
> That modification is by GM3SEK (about 2015).  I believe is was in one
> of the UK publications.  In any case, Doug is correct, the modification
> adds both a director and reflector turning the 3 element SteppIR into
> a proper four element yagi on a 12.5 foot boom.
>
> 73,
>
>     ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 2021-05-02 3:59 AM, turnbull wrote:
> > 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
>
>
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