[Elecraft] [AX1] Who has the AX1 antenna DX record?

[K8TE]

While these anecdotes and even the modeling results are interesting, they
provide only a measure of insight into the questions about any antennas
performance.  Midway between them and using WSPRLite to compare two
antennas, in this case one with a counterpoise and one without, the Reverse
Beacon Network or WSPR Reporter would give far more insight than modeling
and contacts made.  

The RBN will give near real time results for locations where there are
receivers and where propagation exists.  If you used CW to call CQ, you
could download that day's data and view the RBN results of your CQ's.  There
are many more WSPR receiving sites, but that would require using a computer
with one's portable transceiver.  

If additional weight, time, and a small amount of battery capacity aren't
big issues, bring along a WSPRLite transmitter.  Spend as much time as you
are able and willing then analyze the data at the WSPRLite DXplorer web
site.  Bring a friend with his or her gear and another WSPRLite transmitter
and you'll get real data comparing the two configurations from on-the-air
tests that are meaningful.  You can find a copy of my presentation on the
subject at: 
http://caravan-club.squarespace.com/s/2018-May-Mader-HF_Antennas_and_Propagation.pdf. 
If you're at Ham-Com this coming weekend, I will give an updated version
there on Friday at 1:00 p.m. CDT.

73, Bill, K8TE

P.S. I have no pecuniary interest in WSPRLite other than having purchased a
couple plus accessories.

"Pierre....Not too shabby! 

"I made a "DX" contact with a fellow in Ontario from a site in NW Georgia in
the US.  It may not be my farthest, but it was another country :-) 

"This was a couple of weeks ago with the KX3 on 20 meters SSB , 15 watts
(external battery), AX1 attached to radio and 13' counterpoise. 

"I was perched atop a rock wall overlooking a lake on one side (facing
Canada). 

"Hoping to do some hiking this weekend and a SOTA summit (or two).  Just
bought the BNC to binding post adapter to try my hand at 40 meters. 

"I love the AX1 setup - can't hardly wait for the 40 meter version!!!!! 

"Hank 
K4HYJ"





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