[Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?

[J Chester]

Bret,

I’ve just submitted a review of the AX1 to Practical Wireless magazine, which should appear be in the October issue, published end of September.

I found it worked well on the tripod. The key to getting the most out of it is to let the counterpoise wire fall to the ground about 3 ft or so from the radiator. As a very short base loaded antenna, I don’t think an extra foot or so of height will make a lot of difference. Your extra counterpoise wires is probably the best thing to do. More details in the article

73 de Joe MW1MWD


> On 4 Aug 2019, at 18:20, MaverickNH <cbjesseeNH at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I've got my little 20m AX1 and 3 tuned counterpoise wires on a 4ft tripod
> with wires extending to plastic chairs 3ft off the ground too. If I got that
> whip up to 2m above ground with sloping wires, would I gain much?
> 
> Bret/N4SRN
> 
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