[Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Magnetic loop antenna for the KX3

[Bob Nielsen]

Another possibility for portable operation is the SuperAntenna MP-1.  I 
don't know if the current MP-1 is any different from the original W6MMA 
version but I had good results with my Elecraft edition (which had the 
coil painted the same color as my K2). Perhaps the color made a 
difference.  I took it with me on a vacation trip to northeast France 
and worked around 20 countries on three continents on 20 meters from my 
hotel room, including A6, 3V, OH0, EW, 9A.  The MP-1 was sitting on a 
counter next to the window of the room with about a 15' counterpoise 
laying on the floor.

73, Bob N7XY


On 10/18/16 6:00 PM, Brian Chapnick brianchapnick at rogers.com [KX3] wrote:
> Reading the mail in this group always makes me realize how little I know.
>
> In the last year since getting back on the air after at least 25 years 
> absence I have used a Buddistick, Par End Fed quad, and the Alpha 
> Antenna coaxial mag loop. They all have worked for me. By far the Par 
> End Fed Quad is the easiest to operate with. I didn't even have to 
> fiddle with  cutting the tuning stubs. The Alpha Antenna Loop also is 
> very easy to set up and tune. I have been very successful with it on 
> 40 meters from a second floor bedroom. The Buddistick is the most 
> finicky to set up but it also has performed well for me but I use it 
> the least. In all I have had contacts in 29 countries,  worked 45 
> states on 40 meters, and 34 on 20 meters. I have done this with my kX3 
> using CW, SSB, PSK , RTTY  and a few on JT65, never going above 10 
> watts, usually at 5 and some even at 1. I even spoke with a chap 
> flying at 35k feet in a 737 on USB and what a thrill that was. Funny 
> how I've never had a contact with someone using a KX3 on the other 
> end. As for software I use HRD and Win4K3. Both have their strengths 
> and weaknesses.
>
> All I can say is this is a fun hobby for everyone at all levels of 
> expertise. It isn't hard to make contacts so long as you are patient 
> and don't have unrealistic expectations. You guys that are a lot 
> smarter than guys like me are an inspiration for where I can be if I 
> set my mind to it. Thank you!
>
> Brian VE 3GMZ
>
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