Another possibility for portable operation is the SuperAntenna MP-1. I
don't know if the current MP-1 is any different from the original W6MMA
version but I had good results with my Elecraft edition (which had the
coil painted the same color as my K2). Perhaps the color made a
difference. I took it with me on a vacation trip to northeast France
and worked around 20 countries on three continents on 20 meters from my
hotel room, including A6, 3V, OH0, EW, 9A. The MP-1 was sitting on a
counter next to the window of the room with about a 15' counterpoise
laying on the floor.
73, Bob N7XY
On 10/18/16 6:00 PM, Brian Chapnick brianchapn...@rogers.com [KX3] wrote:
Reading the mail in this group always makes me realize how little I know.
In the last year since getting back on the air after at least 25 years
absence I have used a Buddistick, Par End Fed quad, and the Alpha
Antenna coaxial mag loop. They all have worked for me. By far the Par
End Fed Quad is the easiest to operate with. I didn't even have to
fiddle with cutting the tuning stubs. The Alpha Antenna Loop also is
very easy to set up and tune. I have been very successful with it on
40 meters from a second floor bedroom. The Buddistick is the most
finicky to set up but it also has performed well for me but I use it
the least. In all I have had contacts in 29 countries, worked 45
states on 40 meters, and 34 on 20 meters. I have done this with my kX3
using CW, SSB, PSK , RTTY and a few on JT65, never going above 10
watts, usually at 5 and some even at 1. I even spoke with a chap
flying at 35k feet in a 737 on USB and what a thrill that was. Funny
how I've never had a contact with someone using a KX3 on the other
end. As for software I use HRD and Win4K3. Both have their strengths
and weaknesses.
All I can say is this is a fun hobby for everyone at all levels of
expertise. It isn't hard to make contacts so long as you are patient
and don't have unrealistic expectations. You guys that are a lot
smarter than guys like me are an inspiration for where I can be if I
set my mind to it. Thank you!
Brian VE 3GMZ
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