[Elecraft] Alpha Antenna/KX3.

[rich hurd WC3T]

I’ve gotten good success with a Superantenna, a Buddistick, and an EFHW and
my KX3.   The verticals definitely need robust counterpoises.

On Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 18:50 Ian Kahn, NV4C <nv4c.ian at gmail.com> wrote:

> Gene,
>
> I've had a lot of fun on vacations with my KX2 and a BuddiStick by
> BuddiPole:
>
> http://www.buddipole.com/
>
> The price, for the Deluxe kit, is probably comparable to what you'd pay
> for an AlexLoop. I just clamp mine to the arm of the chair, the table,
> whatever, with the included clamp, string out the included radial, and
> have fun. It tunes great with the combination of tapped loading coil and
> the built-in tuner on my KX2. I also have the tripod BuddiPole sells,
> but don't like it as much as the clamp. It's a very small tripod, and
> the way the antenna and mount plate are designed, it is very easy to get
> heavy to one side and tip the antenna over.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> 73 de,
>
> Ian, NV4C
>
> On 6/4/19 11:07 AM, Gene Moore via Elecraft wrote:
> > I have just submitted my order for my KX3. As part of the next step, I
> am continuing my search for an antenna. At this point, I am leaning towards
> an Alpha Antenna mag loop. Like some, I have HOA restrictions in my first
> and second home and this somewhat limits me as to what I can put up. I have
> space on my back deck as well as a terrace in my condo.
> >
> > Can anyone provide feedback regarding an Alpha Antenna or possibly have
> any additional suggestions that might be helpful.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Gene Moore, NC1L
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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