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

[David Thompson]

Joe…

Will you have reprints available? I would like to see a copy of the article.

Thanks!

David Thompson, AG7TX
Jack of All Trades
Master of None
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> On Aug 5, 2019, at 02:21, J Chester <jpc-radio at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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