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

[Bill Johnson]

Me, Too!

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

https://wrj-tech.com/

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of J Chester
Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 1:39 AM
To: David Thompson <dbthompson at me.com>
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net; MaverickNH <cbjesseeNH at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?

Yes, David,
Probably early September
Joe

> On 6 Aug 2019, at 00:03, David Thompson <dbthompson at me.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
> dbthompson at me.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> 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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