The antenna can be brought to resonance at any point by fine tuning with the 
up/down buttons on the controller.  When a better match is obtained the 
setting can be saved inplace of the factory default.

Cheers,

Tim.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 1:14 AM
Subject: Re: steppir


> Hi;
> I wonder what happens if none of the preset factory settings are good for 
> a
> particular location?  Is there an optional to change the length for 
> minimum
> swr?
> Richard
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tim Crawford" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 5:08 PM
> Subject: Re: steppir
>
>
> Hi Richard,
>
> I have no experience with the verticals, but I have the Steppir 3 element
> Yagi here.  As far as I know, the controller for the vertical, is very
> similar in both layout and operation to that of the Yagis.
>
> There are dedicated buttons for each of the bands covered.  These have 
> been
> pre-programmed with factory preset optimum  lengths for certain points on
> each band.
> There can be more than one preset length on each band, e.g. on 20 metres
> there are 3 settings, 14.050, 14.200 and 14.300.
> each subsequent press of the band button cycles the antenna between these
> points.
>
> There is also an optional transceiver interface available, which when
> connected to your radio  allows the antenna to track the frequency and
> automatically adjust the antenna's resonance accordingly.
>
> I have a text copy of the userguide for the controller which I could send
> you if you're interested.  There is also a Steppir yahoo group with many
> knowledgeable users.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tim,  (GI4OPH)
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 8:21 PM
> Subject: steppir
>
>
>> Hi folks;
>> I'm still wondering if anyone has had any hands on experience with the
>> steppir verticals?  I'm not certain if the tuning is totally automatic
>> other
>> than a band switch or if it requires you to watch your swr indicator for
>> minimum swr.
>> Richard
>>
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