Hi Marlaina,

Have you used the antenna on 40?  I've always had better luck with dipoles
on 40, but I never had a very good radial system, and that's essential with
a vertical.

Steve

On Tuesday 6/3/03 22:55 Marlaina K7NLH wrote:
>Hi Steve, great to hear from you!
>
>The cost with 50 feet of control cable, 12 ground radials, wye cable for the
>computer, and the antenna and controller was around $480.
>
>The range of the long vertical is 40 thru 6.  The short vertical is 20 thru
>6.  We have the long vertical.
>
>Give my love to Marcia!
>
>Marlaina, K7NLH
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
>Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:30 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Steppir Vertical, was RE: Hi from K7NLH
>
>
>Hi Marlaina,
>
>I've been thinking of putting up a vertical, but haven't quite decided
>which one, so I'd like more information on the one you're
>using.  Specifically, what bands does it work on, does it need radials, and
>how much does it cost?
>
>Good to see you on the list.  I had forgotten you are a ham.
>
>Steve, WA1RTB
>
>On Monday 6/2/03 10:52 Marlaina K7NLH wrote:
> >Hi Steve
> >
> >Well, we have had it only a bit over a week and the bands are certainly not
> >being aided by Mr. Sun.  That said, I really like the vertical a lot, and
>it
> >is the larger one.  It's easy to maintain.  I've had surgery on my left
>hand
> >so right now am using one hand only; my OM, K7NLH, is a wheelchair user and
> >on Sunday, we removed the thing from its mount, shortened the mount to be
> >closer to the ground and put it back without any assistance whatsoever.
> >It's a nice piece of work for sure!
> >
> >Marlaina, K7NLH
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> >[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Steve
> >Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 5:01 AM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Hi from K7NLH
> >
> >
> >Hi Marlaina,
> >
> >Welcome to the list; I used to live in Washington State so know a few hams
> >from that area, including a couple on this list.
> >
> >What do you think of the SteppIR and do you have the SmallIR or the BigIR
> >vertical?
> >
> >I'm seriously thinking of getting one of their yagis.  They certainly have
> >a  novel design, and all the reviews I've read are very positive.
> >
> >Steve Pollo
> >[log in to unmask]
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Marlaina K7NLH" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 11:48 PM
> >Subject: Hi from K7NLH
> >
> >
> >Hello!  Long time since I have been active on list, but am looking forward
> >to being back.  Just wanted to say hello rather than lurking.  No need to
> >reply on list, as this message contains absolutely nothing significant, hi
> >hi!  Just wanted to say hello to ol old friends, and looking forward to
> >making new ones.
> >
> >Marlaina Lieberg, K7NLH
> >Seattle, working Ts2000X with a Steppir Vertical.  If Mister Sun decides to
> >be kind, maybe we can all chat soon, hi hi!