[Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

[ae5x at juno.com]

The easiest way to operate effectively from the field on 40/80 meters is via NVIS propagation. I use to do this with my Norcal-40 quite often when taking day hikes by putting up a dipole about 5 to 8 feet high. No feedline was necessary - the radio was at the center of the dipole and I was always surprised at how well I received stations (and them, me) out to a distance of ~400 miles.

For higher bands I use a Par End-Fedz. Their "MTR" model designed for 20, 30 and 40m works well on 17m also without requiring a tuner. I usually hang it inverted V fashion.

John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
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Putting a KX1 or KX2 in ones pocket is one thing; putting out a readable

signal on 80 or 40 meters is something else and continues to challenge

even the folks at home with full size rigs.
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