If you are with the 90% of hams who can't afford a stepir, there are plenty 
of cheaper verticals that will get the job done just as well once setup 
right and tuned. A wire might be tight in those confines but I don't have a 
much bigger lot than that and I managed to do it but the vertical definitely 
fits here a lot better.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan R. Downing" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 2:56 AM
Subject: Re: antenna question


> Darren, To cover as many bands as possible suggests to me that one of the
> SteppIr verticals might be just the ticket.  I believe that the Big-Ir
> covers 40 thru 6 meters, and also 80 with an optional coil.  It has been
> quite awhile since I read the specs of the SteppIr verticals, so there may
> be other models that would fill the bill.  I have been using SteppIr yagis
> for about 9 years now, and I have had tremendously good service.  Both of
> the SteppIrs that I have owned were yagis, but I have several friends with
> the verticals, and I have talked to lots of stations using the verticals,
> and I haven't heard any complaints at all.
>
> HTH
>
> Alan/KD7GC
>
>
>
> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Darren Tomblin
> Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:34 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: antenna question
>
> hi, i'm thinking about getting a ts590 and I was wondering what kind of
> antenna I
> should get. I would like it for as many bands as possible. We have a
> small backyard
> about 50 yards wide and 30 deep. any help would be appreicated. thanks
> --
> 73,
> Darren Tomblin (KC9JJJ)
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