BigIR vs. 43 Foot Vertical Antenna @ 10 meters EZNEC Shootout
Analysis of 43 foot vertical vs. BigIR at 10 meters.
Analysis of 43 foot vertical vs. BigIR at 10 meters.
If you are shopping for a vertical antenna for amateur radio read this NEC comparison of the 43 foot style vs. the SteppIR BigIR.
Beware the use of an non-resonant antenna with the antenna matcher in the shack if you have a coax switch between the tuner and the antenna.
The 43 foot vertical antenna is a popular height being promoted by several antenna manufacturers for 160 to 10 meters. Let’s see why and examine some advantages and pitfalls.