[Elecraft] Questions re: MP-1 antenna

[Kevin Cozens]

Greetings, all.

A few people on this list indicated they own or have used an MP-1 antenna. 
I'm in a temporary location now and punching holes in walls for antenna 
feed lines is not currently an option. I am considering the MP-1 for use 
from within the house as well as while out and about. The Super antennas 
web site has little information on the MP-1 other than what it looks like 
and its cost. I e-mailed the company some questions but never received a 
reply so now its your turn.

1. How much does it weigh?
2. What size is the bundle of parts for the antenna when disassembled?
3. How tall is the antenna when assembled?
4. There seems to be an optional whip for the antenna. What does that do to 
the height of the antenna when assembled? How does it affect performance?
5. How long are the ground radials and how many are supplied? Are the 
radials stiff or flexible pieces of wire (ie. can they be routed around 
obstacles)?
6. How big is the optional tripod for the antenna? How does it affect 
overall height and weight? How stable is the antenna when sitting on the 
tripod? Will the antenna need to be anchored when used outdoors even in a 
gentle breeze?


I am interested in using the antenna for 80 (with the add-on 80m coil) 
through 10 meters inclusive. I used to run 100W from my commercial rig in 
to a 26-foot tall Butternut vertical and did very well with that 
combination. I wonder what it will be like operating from inside a house. 
What sort of interference I am likely to cause even at low power levels not 
to mention the amount of interference I am likely to receive (the TV and 
the lights in the basement are big noise makers).



Cheers!

Kevin.  (http://www.interlog.com/~kcozens/)

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