[Elecraft] Suggested slight modification to the AX1

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Gareth,

An inch or two shorter counterpoise won't have much impact. Terrain, body capacitance, height above ground, and cables from other attached accessories contribute far more to SWR changes.

I wouldn't make the loop too large as this could result in snags when dragging the counterpoise over brush, etc.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



> On Jul 10, 2021, at 6:57 AM, Gareth M5KVK <gareth.m5kvk at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I’ve been using the AX1 for my SOTA activations. Lovely job, but I’ve made a slight mod to make it easier.
> 
> All I’ve done is make a small loop in the end of the counterpoise wire so that I can peg it out. It’s just big enough for the peg to fit though, and is then wrapped a couple of times and held in place with yellow shrink wrap (to make the end more visible).
> 
> I know it makes the counterpoise a bit shorter, but I’ve not noticed any problem.
> 
> 73
> 
> Gareth – M5KVK