[Elecraft] KX1 and BuddiPole Antenna System

[Sean Cavanaugh]

On 10-03-10 3:42 PM, G. Jude Miller wrote:
> Does anyone have any experience using a BuddiPole antenna with their
> KX1.  Any words of wisdom you can offer a CW&  KX1 newbie would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jude  KB5FSG

I've used this combination and have been very happy with it. Everything 
fits in the buddipole carrying case making a nice "grab and go" HF station.

I'd recommend getting an antenna analyzer to use with the buddipole, 
makes setting it up a lot easier. Alternately you could make a card with 
all the settings for coil taps and whip extension and use that, but I 
found that the settings are somewhat dependent on ground conditions and 
any nearby objects. I keep an MFJ-259B with the buddipole just to make 
life easier.

Other than that, get on the air. Have fun. Best way to get good at CW is 
to use it often. I'm still learning, but I've found the process to be a 
blast!

73,

Sean - VA5LF