[Elecraft] KX1 possible antenna

Tue Dec 2 21:27:01 2003

That one might be a problem is used full length.=20

The KX1 ATU has a limited matching range compared to the ATU's for the =
K1 or
K2. There's just no more space in the little box for the inductors and
capacitors needed for more range.=20

With the KX1 and it's built-in ATU, you need to stay away from length
approaching 1/2 wavelength. The 67 feet of this antenna is just about =
that
on 40. It's also close to 1 wavelength on 20 which may produce similar
problems. Of course, you probably don't have to deploy the entire wire.=20

What it offers is convenience over picking up a hank of wire and winding =
it
into a roll or onto something and finding some insulators. There's no
inherent performance advantage in such an antenna.

Ron AC7AC

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On Behalf Of Robert Parker
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 3:19 PM
To: Stuart Rohre; Pete Meier; elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 possible antenna

Has anyone thought about ordering and using the Halfer offered by the =
NJQRP
club?  Comes with counterpoise.

I know I could make one cheap enough but for $9.00 shipped, how can you =
go
wrong.

See:  http://www.njqrp.org/n2cxantennas/halfer/halfer.html

Seems this would make an excellent protable antenna.

Robert VE3RPF