[Elecraft] Miniature version of AX1 whip

[n6lrv at outlook.com]

Wayne,
did you mean to write 2.0 inches for the length? Did you mean 2.0 feet (2.0')?

Gary

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 6:13 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Miniature version of AX1 whip

I'm always trying to further shrink my KX2 station, especially for hand-held operation.

Recently I've been playing with a miniature base loading coil for the the AX1 whip. It's very rugged, but also really small:

   Length = 2.0"     (1/3rd of the AX1)
   Weight = 0.7 oz   (1/3rd of the AX1)

It takes up almost no room in a go-bag, making it a great backup for other antennas. Wind load is also greatly reduced -- that will help when using the AXB1 bipod.

Compared to the AX1 it will have a somewhat reduced max power rating (probably 10 W), and it only covers one band. On the other hand, it could be built for any band from 20 to 6 meters, and disassembles into two pieces like the AX1.

I consider it experimental at this point, and I'd love to get some feedback on the concept. We'll have some prototypes to send out sometime in the near future to a few volunteer testers.

Please contact me directly if you're interested.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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