[Elecraft] KX-1 Antenna Recommendations

[Bob Cunnings]

I use a simple doublet made from 64 ft. of 18 ga. speaker wire. The
first 24 ft. is split to make halfwave dipole elements on 30 meters,
with the remaining 40 feet serving as a balanced feedline. The KX1 can
tune it on all 3 bands, with good results. Besides vee and sloper
arrangements, I sometimes use it as a single radial vertical... one
element going straight up to a tree limb, the other running above the
ground as the radial with the feedpoint and feedline elevated a foot
or two. I like a longish feedline so that the antenna can be some
distance from the operating position. This is helpful when I want the
antenna setup up at some advantageous but exposed place like a
ridgeline or peak but want to operate down in a more sheltered spot to
avoid wind and/or the blazing NM sun.

Bob NW8L

On 11/15/05, tjdooley at comcast.net <tjdooley at comcast.net> wrote:
> I have a question for the collective out there.  What is your favorite antenna to take to the field or backyard.  I won't be hiking deep into the woods, but would like to hear what you have found to be a good balance between ease of use and effectiveness as an antenna.
> I have used a W3EDP with good success, but an outing on the AT Trail with my KX-1 last Saturday shows that 80 plus feet of wire is a challenge to get into the trees.  I have heard many combinations of wire antenna lengths and counterpoises, but I would like some input on what your experiences have determined to be your favorite combination.  Obviously, the band(s) of choice and location of choice could go with the favorite antenna of choice.
> The featured rig of choice here is the KX-1, but I also have a K1 and K2 that get out to play once in a while.
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts and insights.
> tnx es 73
> Tom, K4TJD
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