View Full Version : SteppIR ordering lead time, anyone know?
I want to get a SteppIR. I've been deliberating between a SteppIR and Force 12, but I've finally decided that the SteppIR is it.
However, I've heard that their lead time is 8 weeks or so.
I'm curious to know if anyone has recently been able to order one, and how much lead time they're currently estimating?
I called and left a message.
I'm thinking either the MonstIR 40m - 6m or the 4 element 20m - 6m.
I spoke with the lady at SteppIR about 2 weeks ago. I inquired as to the lead time on a pair of MonstIR's. She told me 8 - 10 weeks as of right now. All other SteppIR yagis are of a shorter lead time she stated. Since I'm not interested in anything but the MonstIR's, I did not inquire what she meant by a shorter wait time.
Spend the extra couple of grand on the MonstIR. Easy for me to say, I know..........Few have yagis on 40 meters & even fewer have one for 30 meters. You will be HUGE on both of these bands with a MonstIR.
I can email you the price quote for my MonstIR if you wish. Just ignore the shipping cost to Montserrat.
Tom kcØw
KC9ECI
04-30-2007, 10:53 PM
I got to use a SteppIR on Saturday after helping to install the 30/40m upgrade.
Talk about a sweet antenna!
Quote[/b] (KC0W @ April 30 2007,16:51)]I spoke with the lady at SteppIR about 2 weeks ago. I inquired as to the lead time on a pair of MonstIR's. She told me 8 - 10 weeks as of right now. All other SteppIR yagis are of a shorter lead time she stated. Since I'm not interested in anything but the MonstIR's, I did not inquire what she meant by a shorter wait time.
Spend the extra couple of grand on the MonstIR. Easy for me to say, I know..........Few have yagis on 40 meters & even fewer have one for 30 meters. You will be HUGE on both of these bands with a MonstIR.
I can email you the price quote for my MonstIR if you wish. Just ignore the shipping cost to Montserrat.
Tom kcØw
If the price is the same as on the website, that's $4395.
I am seriously thinking about the MonstIR because as you said, few have yagis on 40, and I was planning on a 40m yagi anyway.
8-10 weeks should put me in the same timeframe as my tower...
If you are considering spending $4400, you might as well get "all the candy".
6 meter package....$150
33 Volt upgrade.....$40
Radio cables..........$70
These are the numbers that SteppIR quoted me on the peripherals.
Also the antenna controller cables are not cheap. They are just under $1 per foot.......Hope to work you MonstIR to MonstIR next year.
Glad to see there is someone else who also believes in a 1st class install project.
This is gonna be fun!!!
Tom kcØw
KE5FRF
05-01-2007, 01:14 AM
Ryan, just in case you can't put that tower up, ie the other thread, I will be more than happy to take any antennas you dump your money into as well off your hands. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
Quote[/b] (KE5FRF @ April 30 2007,20:14)]Ryan, just in case you can't put that tower up, ie the other thread, I will be more than happy to take any antennas you dump your money into as well off your hands. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
Good one, but the permit has been approved.
Nothing short of a catastrophic event will stop this tower from going up.
You're welcome to come by and operate though. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Quote[/b] (KC0W @ April 30 2007,19:47)]If you are considering spending $4400, you might as well get "all the candy".
6 meter package....$150
33 Volt upgrade.....$40
Radio cables..........$70
These are the numbers that SteppIR quoted me on the peripherals.
Also the antenna controller cables are not cheap. They are just under $1 per foot.......Hope to work you MonstIR to MonstIR next year.
Glad to see there is someone else who also believes in a 1st class install project.
This is gonna be fun!!!
Tom kcØw
Good to know, thanks.
As I understand it, the control cable is shielded, no? That would explain $1/foot.
As for first class install, definitely. This is my dream. There are no shortcuts.
Quote[/b] (AB2MH @ May 01 2007,01:27)]As I understand it, the control cable is shielded, no? #That would explain $1/foot.
Not sure, but I would assume so.
On my quote it only states, "16 conductor control cable" for it's description.
Tom kcØw
k9kjm
05-01-2007, 06:41 AM
I agree. This is the antenna to get!
They told me 4-6 weeks lead time for the "standard" 4 el with 6 meters.
You give them your credit card number at the time of the order, They do not actually bill the card until shipment day.
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ka5piu
05-01-2007, 06:48 AM
Hello.
How reliable is the SteppIR?
I would think that with all the little motors whizzing about there may be issues.
It is not exactly a minor inconvenience to change one.
k9kjm
05-01-2007, 07:23 AM
Quote[/b] (ka5piu @ April 30 2007,23:48)]Hello.
How reliable is the SteppIR?
I would think that with all the little motors whizzing about there may be issues.
It is not exactly a minor inconvenience to change one.
Those were my thoughts exactly when the StepIR antenna first came out. I figured, Sure, Nice idea, but how long will that last in the real world.
Well, Now years later they have survived many northern winters, Ice storms and all!
Very reliable record! # # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
cu2jt
05-01-2007, 12:06 PM
Quote[/b] (k9kjm @ May 01 2007,00:23)]....
Well, Now years later they have survived many northern winters, Ice storms and all!
....
... and in a couple of years I can tell you how they cope with 98% rH and a salty sorrounding (plus 55-70 knot winds from time to time...)
Quote[/b] (ka5piu @ May 01 2007,01:48)]Hello.
How reliable is the SteppIR?
I would think that with all the little motors whizzing about there may be issues.
It is not exactly a minor inconvenience to change one.
That's true.
I was cautioned about that by an antenna/tower installer who says he's replaced a few elements on SteppIRs.
However, I'm willing to accept that risk.
Besides, what about the rotor? That has a motor and gears too, and that is under a lot more stress than the SteppIR's motors. With a 180 degree turn without turning the antenna, I'll actually be saving my rotor.
How about the folks with crank up towers? Moving parts and motors too.
If someone who owns a SteppIR could convince me that the motors will fail regularly and that it will be a b*** to replace them, please let me know.
Otherwise, I really don't see a problem.
Salt/sea is not a problem. I live inland.
Ice/snow is a problem, but they are designed to withstand it. If worse comes to worse, I have insurance.
High winds can be a problem, but I have insurance for that too.
Lightning, ditto.
btw, the SteppIR folks told me lead time is approx 10-12 weeks. Seems fair enough. I'll place my order today.
Just got off the phone with SteppIR, my MonstIR has been ordered!