[Elecraft] Best antenna for K2

[Michael D. Heit KD7YLA]

Hi folks,
  I want to use my K2 primary for back packing in the mountains of 
Montana, Idaho and Washington, and next year, in Alaska. I want the best 
antenna for that type of operation. Primary use would be QRP, DX. 
Secondary would be SSB. I have seen a few online, and am leaning toward 
one of the "portable type" with the bag and all. I was wondering , since 
there is a lot of activity about just putting up a long wire, if this 
would be as efficient as one of the other types?  I should think a 50 
foot piece of wire would suffice? You guys and gals out there on this 
list are experts at this, may I be privileged to pick you collective 
brains about this question?
Thank you very much for any and all replies I will get. By the way, my 
"normal" rucksack ( an A.L.I.C.E. Large with all gear for extended hike 
of minimum 2 weeks) weighs in at about #80 start of trip, may get to #60 
by end of 2 weeks. This predicates taking 2 batteries, and I am 
exploring the use of a solar panel to keep top charge of one battery 
while using another.

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73, de Michael Heit KD7YLA
"Real Hams do it at a high frequency"


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