[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna in the Field

[Edward R. Breneiser]

Hello all,

I hiked up to Pulpit Rock about a two-mile hike straight up the mountain
for the PBMME. After setting up my KX1 and my Bead-Wire Antenna, I
called CQ and WA8REI came back to me from MI! He gave me a 579 report
and he was strong as well. I worked more stations after him including an
IK2 on 30m with 3.5w. Looks like I have a winner to use for backpacking.
I'll post some pictures on my website soon. 

By the way the entire Bead-Wire Antenna weighs-in at 2 oz. including the
small spool! That's 40' of bead wire for the radiator and three 16'
ground radials!

The wire is the type used for beading -yes jewelry!


72,
Ed,WA3WSJ