[Elecraft] KX1 possible antenna

Bill Johnson (WR Johnson Consulting) [email protected]
Tue Dec 2 21:44:00 2003


Pete, exactly what  I do! . Two Works great! 

Bill 
K9YEQ
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   >Radio Shack makes a lightweight SWL antenna using 23 ft of a small 
   >gauge, insulated wire that rolls up into a small, plastic reel. Just 
   >about perfect length that stores neatly on the enclosed reel. It loads 
   >up well on all 3 KX1 bands using the ATU.
   >Radio Shack # is 278-1374 and costs about $9.95. Considering the handy 
   >storage case (reel) it's not a bad price.
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   >Just happened to have one and tried it tonight and thought I'd share 
   >the info.  I'm considering buying a second one to use as a 
   >counterpoise.
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   >Pete WK8S
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