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]>
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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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