Hi Tom, First of all, I swing a nylon mason line string with a weight attached to the free end (with a fishing swivel) over a convenient horizontal tree branch up about 25 +/- feet. I take off the weight and attach my center insulator to that free end of string, going through the eye hook on the top of the insulator. Then I attach a 35' length of RG-174 coax (or RG-58) to a center insulator which has a BNC connector on one end and a BNC connector on the other to go to my Elecraft rig of choice. At the center insulator I connect the two legs of a 40 meter dipole and also the two legs of a 20 meter dipole. I attach nylon strings to each of the four ends of these legs. I arrange the drooping dipole wires so that they are roughly at 90-degree angles to each other. I then hoist up the center insulator, so that the two dipoles become inverted vees, at right angles to each other. I secure the original string to a tree branch or trunk. I next walk the four leg ends out to convenient tree branches and tie their attached strings thereto. I hook up the BNC on the coax to my rig, use the internal auto tuner, and I'm ready to operate the contest or whatever. Hope this helps. 73, Carter -- Carter Craigie N3AO K2/100 s/n 678 K1 s/n 159 KX1 s/n 119 -- -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 8:20 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 Antenna Recommendations
I have a question for the collective out there. What is your favorite antenna to take to the field or backyard. I won't be hiking deep into the woods, but would like to hear what you have found to be a good balance between ease of use and effectiveness as an antenna. I have used a W3EDP with good success, but an outing on the AT Trail with my KX-1 last Saturday shows that 80 plus feet of wire is a challenge to get into the trees. I have heard many combinations of wire antenna lengths and counterpoises, but I would like some input on what your experiences have determined to be your favorite combination. Obviously, the band(s) of choice and location of choice could go with the favorite antenna of choice. The featured rig of choice here is the KX-1, but I also have a K1 and K2 that get out to play once in a while. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and insights. tnx es 73 Tom, K4TJD _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
