[Elecraft] KX1 - We need to develop the ideal antenna

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

David,

I take your point. Not sure about the use of twin loudspeaker wire for 
portable applications. It might be satisfactory when split to make the 
antenna element, but could be lossy when used as a feeder, don't know.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD

On May 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM,  CUTTER DAVID

> I can understand this in a home situation, but for use with a very 
> lightweight, low bulk portable rig like a KX1 I would use something like 
> 16/0.2, (16 strands of 0.2mm copper, similar to 14/0076).  I         > 
> wouldn't for instance hang flexweave from a floppy fibreglass pole, but 
> I've done it with this thin multi-strand insulated wire. Flat twin 
> loudspeaker wire as shown in (all?) post-war ARRL handbooks         > 
> doesn't even need a centre insulator/connector.  My criteria is:  if it 
> falls out of the tree/balcony/hotel room window, will it cause damage or 
> hurt someone?

73
David
G3UNA