SteppIR UrbanBeam and SDA 2000 full review (HF antenna)

The guy is interesting, not the usual drone on by a hem-haw ham. Ham vids make me want to scream, "Get to the point!" This guy was pleasant to listen too and the video inserts were quick and to the point.

 

jelous much? i love when the poor guy knock down things people who have more money can afford.

 

what you mean i had one.. just saying never again..
theirs better antennas out their at less than half the price of this OVER priced rubbish..
money is no object here pal..

 

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Obvious as it is, Steppir advertises their gain specs in dbi and not dbd, so compared to conventional antennas that advertise spec in dbd, you will find that Steppirs are not great performers. They are nice for the ham who has it all however and more power to them. If you want it and can afford it - buy it and enjoy!!

 

Awesome & Excellent Video A+++ Great report and nice equipment for Ham radio! 73's Jose

 

Have they figured out how to stop the fiberglass from shredding in the Florida sunshine every 4 or 5 years? Gets costly with repairs & they are already very costly in the beginning.The fiberglass gets dried out & brittle & the metal tape wears thru the elements & they must be replaced.Some better UV protected materials maybe or even a coating that protects them? Those motors don't like all of our lightning either.

Clayton
W4KVW

 

Félicitations Pascal pour ton vidéo.
Ca fait rever de posséder un beam comme ca.
Michel 73
Va2lm

 

Thanks Ian. 73 Pasacal VA2PV

 

Merci Michel. 73 Pascal VA2PV

 

Hi Clayton, I have a few friends in Canada owning SteppIR antennas and it's not a problem for us, I suggest that you ask the question to the manufacturer. 73 Pascal VA2PV

 

There's maybe some maintenance we can do to extend the antenna life, I will ask. 73 Pascal VA2PV