[Elecraft] Antenna for a KX1

[Don Wilhelm]

Arnie,

Try the recommended lengths first.  While they are not optimum for any 
one band, they certainly are known to work.   Just throw the *insulated* 
wire over whatever support is available and connect it to the BNC center 
conductor - the 16 foot "counterpoise" wire connects to the BNC shell.  
A BNC to 5 way binding post adapter is handy for making the connections.
For those occasions when weight and extreme portability are not 
critical, you might want to add a collapsible pole to your kit to be 
used as a support for the radiator portion when other supports are 
scarce or difficult to hang an antenna from.  Use a bungy cord or two to 
secure the pole to just about any upright object.

Once you have something that you know will work, then you can expand 
your horizons and try other antenna configurations if you desire.  There 
are no "best" antennas for any particular situation, use what works best 
for you and whatever constraints that you are facing.

73,
Don W3FPR

arnie lewin wrote:
> Having acquired a beautiful KX1 from a very kind and patient member of this
> list, I am ready to test it out and get it ready for travel.
>
> Elecraft's FAQ page states: 
> " What we recommend in the KXAT1 manual for 40-20 m is about 24' of #26
> insulated copper-clad steel antenna wire (available from The Wireman), used
> as a vertical or "sorta-vertical" radiator. You'll also need at least one
> ground radial, 16' or longer (more on that below). The wire can be tossed
> into a tree, or, if a tree is not available, supported by a portable mast or
> other support. The 24' length can be loaded on all three bands (20, 30 and
> 40 meters), and the wire itself weighs under 1 ounce."
> For 80, they recommend:
> " For 80 m, a resonant antenna is recommended. It should be possible to use
> an 80 m antenna on multiple bands. A loading coil is another possibility to
> get a shorter antenna running on 80 m."
>
> What recommendations are there for a travel/portable antenna. I plan to use
> it from hotel rooms around the country as I travel for work.
> So far, I purchased two 100-foot rolls of 24 gage.
>
> Thank you very much.
>
> arnie
>
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