[Elecraft] Experience with KX2 indoors

[Bob Nielsen]

As I mentioned previously on this list, I operated WPX CW from 
northeastern France in 2004 with my 10 watt K2 (running 5  watts) and a 
W6MMA MP-1 mini-screwdriver antenna plus counterpoise from a 6th floor 
hotel room.  The antenna was sitting on a table near the window and I 
worked quite a bit of DX, including Tunisia and United Arab Emirates.  
Being the only entrant in the 20M QRP category, I naturally came in 
first place.  Prior to the contest I worked many additional stations 
including Aland Islands at 10 watts.  Of course, propagation was a bit 
better than is currently the case.

Caveat: This was the Elecraft version of that antenna (no longer 
available) which had the loading coil painted in Elecraft grey, which 
obviously added some additional mojo.

I'm planning on setting up the same antenna for use with my KX2 from my 
ground level apartment but don''t expect quite the same performance.

Bob Nielsen, N7XY


On 11/30/17 8:22 AM, Paulette Quick wrote:
> What is the experience of operators with the KX2 indoors.  I am going to start using a KX2 with a W4OP antenna and I am concerned about getting out a signal.
> Paulette WB9VHFMadison WI USA
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