[Elecraft] Buddipoles and KX1

[John Harper]

Mike / KK5F:
>I often erect at least two antenna types at a site for
>side-by-side comparisons.  That is the *only* way one can determine how
>one antenna performs against another under otherwise identical site and

I'll be doing that myself next Saturday during QRPTTF. My main antenna will 
be an 80m dipole fed with 450-ohm ladder line (for use on 20 & 40m with 
tuner) that I want to compare with a camera tripod-mounted hamstick on 20 
and 40 meters. I already have an idea how they will compare - the only 
reason for the test is that I have a camping spot in mind for some time in 
the future where there are no "organic supports" for a dipole and any radio 
operation will necessitate a small vertical as described. I just want to 
know how much more poorly the vertical will be. I plan to have four 33' 
radials for it. The dipole will be up about 40 feet & the rig will be a KX1.

John Harper AE5X
http://www.ae5x.com