[Elecraft] K1 Portable Antenna Experience

Sun Nov 3 11:26:01 2002

Not with a K1, but I have a 'homebrew' buddipole I've used used with my =
K2 ( http://www.qsl.net/w3ff/ ) . I think it exhibits surprisingly good =
performance for a collection of PVC, Radioshack speaker wire & whips and =
well worth the $30 & the hour or two to make it.

As you've noticed, it breaks down to a bundle of 2' sections which is =
great for portable/backpacking. I assemble/mount mine on top of a =
painters pole that telescopes to 18' (that can double as a 'walking =
stick' when collapsed). I use large velcro 'Cow ankle straps' (like Coax =
organizers but MUCH cheaper) to strap the painter pole to something =
vertical to hold the 'mast' upright.

But not sure it's $340 worth of performance (with all accessories) for =
the commercial version. For that kind of $$$ I instead bought a Force 12 =
vertical dipole (that also breaks down into 2' sections)

While not absolutely necessary, I think it helps to have an antenna =
analyzer to adjust the whips where you want the antenna to be resonant =
in the band (the Autek RF-1 is perfect, small and batt powered)

Mike - K5PU

----- Original Message -----
From: "abeckett" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 10:46 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Portable Antenna Experience

> Does anyone have any experience using the Buddipole antenna with a K1?
> I am looking for an antenna for portable/pack back operation.  Any
> recommendations?
>
>
>
> Alan
>
> KL1HC

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