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

[Phil Hystad]

Sounds like an idea worth trying — I have always wondered about the coax loss between my KX3/KX2 and my portable antenna no matter which one it is (i.e. AX-1, Wire and counterpoise wires, Buddipole, etc.).

But, really glad I did not sell the T1 on several occasions of thinking about selling it.  I have not used my T1 since I sold my KX1 almost three years ago.

phil, K7PEH

> On Aug 7, 2019, at 10:23 AM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
> I think a T1 at the base would make a noticeable difference if the coax were more than a few feet long and the whip's resonance well removed from the target operating frequency. Short whips can be extremely narrow-banded.
> 
> Wayne
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> 
> 
>> On Aug 7, 2019, at 7:40 AM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Bret,
>> 
>> Yes, the T1 mounted at the antenna will reduce the potential loss in the coax.
>> 
>> Will you notice the difference?  Maybe or maybe not.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>> On 8/7/2019 7:54 AM, MaverickNH wrote:
>>> It comes to mind I have an Elecraft T1 ATU I might try attaching directly to
>>> the base of the AX1 rather than relying on the KX2 ATU 25-40ft from the
>>> antenna. I try to operate closer but sometimes have to run that RG58 to
>>> clear obstructions. Thoughts?
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