[Elecraft] Counterpoise vs ground wire ?

[Ariel Jacala]

We have had great success with end fed half wave dipoles made by LNR Precision without the need for counter poise wires nor even tuners.  Specifically we have used the 40-20-10 multi and version which we used for field day this year.  When properly tuned at first use, the SWR have been below 1.5 for the bands it was designed for.  I use it all the time with KX1 without the need for an ATU.  I have made plenty of contacts into eastern Europe which is better than a 1000 miles per watt on a KX1 when used as a vertical or near vertical sloper. 

Google Par end fed 40-20-10 and look at the reviews on eHam.

Ariel NY4G

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On Jul 1, 2012, at 2:50 PM, "Ronald Nutter" <ron.nutter at networkref.com> wrote:

> I am putting together a portable QRP kit that I can fly on a plane with 
> me.  Looking at several different antennas.  With being a portable 
> operation, what has worked best for some of you to ground the radio ?  I 
> am seeing references to some of the antennas that they need a 
> counterpoise wire.  Is this in addition to a ground wire ?
> 
> Ron
> KA4KYI
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