[Elecraft] Elecraft AX-1 Whip Antenna

[Jim Brown]

On 9/21/2022 11:52 PM, Dave (NK7Z) wrote:
> Then I believe the case, and everything connected to the case ground, 
> will become part of the antenna system.

Yep.

The counterpoise for VHF/UHF talkies is the operator's body, capacity 
coupled to the case. It's also possible to improve TX slightly (a dB or 
two) by adding a quarter-wave wire under the screw-on mount for the 
antenna. That's equivalent to Wayne suggests by trailing a wire.

73, Jim K9YC