[Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?

[Rich]

Could use a Pomona 1296 BNC to Binding Post connector.  Allows for 
experimenting.

Rich
NU6T

On 3/5/2012 1:08 PM, Jay Sissom wrote:
> The miracle-whip antenna isn't an "improved" antenna over much of anything.
> :)  It will work but if you want an antenna that will work much better,
> make sure you get the antenna tuner and use the antenna listed in the KXAT1
> manual.  26' of wire connected to the center conductor of the antenna jack
> with the other end thrown into a tree and 16' of wire connected to the
> outer conductor that is laying on the ground.  That antenna will outperform
> the Miracle-Whip antenna almost every time - but you will need the antenna
> tuner to use it.  I use it quite often and have never had a problem making
> a QSO (other than my code speed being too slow).
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740054%20KXAT1%20man%20rev%20B.pdf
>
> This antenna is much cheaper than the Miracle-Whip antenna also!
>
> http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2036275
>
> $7 plus tax at Radio shack for the wire and a BNC connector (which I
> couldn't find on a quick search of Radio Shack's site).
>
> 73
> Jay
> W9IUF
>
> On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 3:01 PM, John Stears<proudamerican2 at comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon, I am a very new (receive only/studying for license)
>> enthusiast caught up in the excitement here and for the loaded KX3 that I
>> have on order. Could the group please give me some kind of idea as to
>> whether this purchase
>> http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/5046.html was a wise one
>> for
>> this unit given that I now see it has an antenna already attached to it
>> (doh!).or is this 'improved'(?) antenna as good as any other (in
>> 2012/regardless of cost) for increasing performance while still keeping the
>> whole package compact and portable? Thanks for any help as I'll stick with
>> the stock whip if this product isn't a good match and concentrate my funds
>> on whatever fixed base setup you guys agree on that is still portable and
>> most importantly the best on the market as of this year.
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