I had a 4 element Steppir for five years and then my DB36 for 3 years before
having the Stepper Reader from Rob, and I worked the word on a daily basis.
The only device I used on a regular basis to determine what band the SteppIr
was on, and the mode, was an LED detector.  What a blind operator can't do
with a SteppIr without Rob's Stepper Reader is create and modify antennas,
otherwise there is no problem.

Alan/KD7GC




Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of richard fiorello
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 2:21 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: step-ir

Hi;
I'd love one of these but the space just doesn't seem to work.  
In addition to the ground system remember that the antenna isn't 
self supporting so you will need guide ropes to keep the thing up 
in the winter.
As for supports back when I was young and strong I used a 30 foot 
flag pole for my t a 33 beam.  Worked quite well until I got 
greeddy and wanted more height.
As for the lot dimentions that were given by the party looking 
for antennna suggestions, I hope we aren't confusing yards and 
feet.  Given  the dimentions you gave unless you have power lines 
in bad places you should be able to put up just about anything 
other than 160 meters.  I'd recommend both a vertical and some 
type of dipole.  Just because an antenna will resonate on 80 
meters doesn't mean you will be happy with the performance.
Still a bit unclear as to how usable the steppir is without a ham 
pod.  That might be worth further investigation.
Best of luck
 richard
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