[Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[Erik Basilier]

KK5F:

 

I too have been using wire dipoles as well as verticals and more or less
sloping wires.

I totally agree that the dipoles (actually inverted vees in my case) are
superior over the rocky soil around here, but I don't see a 30 dB
difference; more like 6 to 12 dB (no rigorous measurement done). 

To me, the portable hf rig is safety equipment for hiking, and the
technology faces tough comparisons with cell phones and fm
handies/repeaters. With solar flares being an extreme case, there is a wide
range of "bad" hf conditions that fights our ability to make a contact.
Antennas always deserve more attention, but more power would certainly also
help the scoring average, even if the increase is only 1 dB.

Better receive filtering would help a lot too, as would coverage of the
higher bands. 

 

73,

Erik K7TV