SteppIR DB36 Yagi

DB36 is part of the DB series Yagi antennas that use loop elements for 30 and 40M performance. The DB36 packs MonstIR performance into an antenna that turns in nearly half the radius, and is almost half the weight. The DB36 is unique among the DB series antennas in that it has a single feed line, and no relays inside the EHU’s. The DB36 has a 49 ft looped driven element. This patented design allows us to make the end loop elements only 39 feet long, yet the performance is as if all 3 of the loop elements are 49 feet long. The folded dipole loop technology lets the footprint be 40% less than that of the MonstIR Yagi, losing only 0.4dB in gain performance.

The DB36 has a optional 80M dipole that works with the SDA100 controller for effortless tuning 6M through the entire 80M band. The dipole runs parallel to the boom and uses the end elements as capacity hats, creating zero interaction with the rest of the antenna.

ITEMS

Image (click for detail)	Part Number	Description	Price
	00436	DB36 40m-6m:  DB36 Yagi antenna, includes 2x 39 ft loop elements, 1x 49 ft element, 1x 36 ft straight element, 36 ft boom, 160 lb, 6.9Mhz – 54Mhz continuous frequency coverage; includes basic SDA100 electronic controller, 24v power supply, and DB25 dsub Field Splice.  Optional 80m dipole available.	$7385.00
	09128	SDA100 Controller: Standard for all antenna models; Basic controller includes: 180 degree mode, bi-directional mode, auto-retract, manual band change, manual adjustment of elements.	$0.00
	03650	DB25 dsub Field Splice: The db25 field splice is used to connect the control cable to the SDA 100 electronic controller. The field splice consists of 3 terminal headers that are mounted to a PCB board, which is in turn connected to a male DB25 connector. The control cable is connected to the splice using the included wiring diagram. Having the field splice allows for exact lengths of control cable, with lengths available to the nearest foot. In addition, if the cable is being run into a conduit, it eliminates the need to cut off the connector.	$0.00
		24v Power Supply: For control cable lengths up to 65m.(If cable length is in excess of 65m, you will need the 33v Power Supply Upgrade listed under the "Options" tab.)	$0.00

Specifications

Options

Image (click for detail)	Part Number	Description	Price
stock photo	03222	OPTIONAL Control Cable: 12 wire 22 AWG shielded control cable, outdoor rated, NON-buriable. Available in 1m increments. Lengths over 65m require the 33v power supply or the remote driver board option.	$7.45
	01321	OPTIONAL Transceiver Interface for SDA100 controller: Automatically adjusts each element of the antenna as the radio tunes. Requires a transceiver interface cable.	$155.00
	01322	OPTIONAL Tuning Relay for SDA100 controller: Lock-out relay connects via PTT cable to RF power source and prevents the amplfier from transmitting while the SteppIR antenna is being tuned. Helps prevent potential mismatch issues that could damage the antenna.	$155.00
	09130	OPTIONAL Advanced Lightning Protection (ALP) Module for SDA 100 electronic controller: Each driver chip has a relay in front of it that protects against lightning, nearby lightning incident and dead shorts. Module will only work if the antenna is not in the process of adjusting when the event occurs.	$255.00
	09132	OPTIONAL Remote Driver Board for SDA 100 electronic controller: The remote driver board is mounted near the tower base. 12 conductor control cable is run from antenna to the remote driver board, and then CAT5e cable can be used to connect from remote driver board to hamshack, up to 2000 feet away. Requires a power source. Advanced lightning protection (ALP) module is included with this option. Remote driver board comes with an aluminum mounting plate but does not come with an enclosure.	$380.00
	01811	OPTIONAL 80m Dipole kit: This option adds a wire dipole that runs parallel to the boom, using the end loop elements for capacity hats.  Performance is only 0.8dB down in gain from a full sized 80m dipole and there is zero interaction with antenna and no wind load added.	$1025.00
	01603	OPTIONAL Element truss kit, end elements: Element trusses for loop element.  Because the loop elements droop lower than the non-loop elements, this option allows a more uniform appearance of all the elements. Does not improve wind or ice load limits. For appearance only.  There are two sets of trusses for this kit.	$335.00
	06007	OPTIONAL 6m Passive Element Kit: The standard antenna has 6m capability but the spacing is not optimal. Adding two aluminium fixed length passive elements create a nicely spaced 6 el yagi on 6m band (50.000-50.300 MHz). Improves performance to 13.0 dBi gain / 30dB front-to-rear. Because this is a fixed element, the performance effect is only good from 50.0MHz to 50.300MHz. A must for anyone using 6m!	$325.00
	06116	OPTIONAL Voltage Suppressor: Line filter (16 conductor) for filtering ESD and other unwanted voltages from the Control cable. Made by Array Solutions.  A better option would be the 09130 Advanced Lightning Protection (ALP) module, which internally protects the SDA 100 controller by relaying out the driver chips in case of a lightning strike, near incident event or a dead short.	$215.00
stock photo	01502	OPTIONAL Connector Junction Box: Replaces the standard cylindrical plastic housing; The standard antenna comes with a cylindrical plastic housing (affectionately referred to by many as the “pipe bomb”, due to its looks) with plastic caps on each end. The control cable wires are connected to terminal strips, which are then placed into the plastic housing. The connector junction box is a hinged enclosure that has female terminal headers mounted inside. The control cable and EHU cables are then connected to a male terminal plug, creating a pluggable/unpluggable connection for the antenna wiring. The connector junction box also includes a 25 pin female dsub mounted inside, for testing the antenna at the point of installation. Highly recommended! NOTE: if you purchase the 80m dipole option, you must use the 01503 connector junction box for 80m.	$335.00
	01101	OPTIONAL 33v Power Supply Upgrade: For control cable lengths over 65m. This can be an upgrade on new purchases and a standalone purchase for existing antennas. For cable runs over 300 feet we recommend the Remote Driver Board (see controller information page). The remote driver board allows you to run cat5e cable up to 2000 feet away from the tower base (power required at tower for this option)	$95.00
		OPTIONAL Transceiver Interface Cable - Kenwood: Connects your transceiver to the SDA 100 controller for automatic adjustment of antenna when you change frequencies (requires 01321 transceiver interface). Kenwood takes either the S15 or S18 cable.	$45.00
		OPTIONAL Transceiver Interface Cable - Yaesu: Connects your transceiver to the SDA 100 controller for automatic adjustment of antenna when you change frequencies (requires 01321 transceiver interface). Yaesu uses either the S12, S13, S18 or S19 cable.	$45.00
		OPTIONAL Transceiver Interface Cable - Icom: Connects your transceiver to the SDA 100 controller for automatic adjustment of antenna when you change frequencies (requires 01321 transceiver interface). ALL cables are the same for Icom.	$45.00
		OPTIONAL Transceiver Interface Cable - OTHER MODELS: Connects your transceiver to the SDA 100 controller for automatic adjustment of antenna when you change frequencies (requires 01321 transceiver interface). Cable types for these radios vary.	$45.00
	02114	OPTIONAL Y Connector for SDA 100 Transceiver Interface: ''Y'' cable is used to connect a computer logging program, transceiver and the SDA 100 to one singular communication port; the Y cable is not necessary with Icom radios.	$65.00