[Elecraft] just waiting for my T!

[WA2JJH at aol.com]

My friend down in Georgia sent me a photo of his PRC-2000, That is a fairly  
current mil spec
1-30mhz synthesised man pack. IT HAS A SPECIAL 9 FOOT WHIP, WITH AN  
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER. THEY WARN IN THE MANUAL NO DIPOLES, AND DO DONT  GROUND?
 
Hmmm what gives with that?
 
Hope to have my K2 in a recent issue pRC-117.  I simply cannot imagine  
walking around with a 9 foot SKYHOOK out of my backpack!!!  Actually that  is the 
fixed position antenna.:) The other end one attaches a string to the  insulator 
at the end of this fishing rod like antenna.
 
  What is a decent antenna for the K2? I should have my tuner soon.  Got 7 
amps of lithium ion batt. Made the packs out of laptop batteries. Full  charge 
in 2hr.
 
    I guess there really is no great antenna for walking  about. I was 
thinking of using a telescoping antenna from a old 5W CB walkie  talkie. Base load 
it with a 10 feet of wire air core of 1/2 inch diameter PVC. 
 
If there is a decent commercial product, I am not adverse to paying for a  
QRP antenna.
Seems like most role their own.