[Elecraft] CrankIR?

[Dave Cole]

On Thu, 2016-05-26 at 10:44 -0700, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> Hopefully quick question:
> 
> We see a lot of praise for the BuddiPole (and the AlexLoop), but
> don't 
> think I've ever seen mention of the CrankIR for portable use.
> 
> Anybody try one?  What's the deal??
> 
> 73 -- Lynn

Let me first preface this with I don't own one, nor have I used a
CrankIR.

I have used a Alex Loop for outings, and various portable dipoles
though...  I have always avoided verticals for hiking because I don't
want to spread out a bunch of radials.  It is simpler for me to hang a
portable dipole, or set up the Alex Loop...  If I can hang a dipole I
use that first, then the loop...

-- 
73's, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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