Paul,
Using a mobile antenna like the Hamstick on a vehicle is one of the easiest
ways to have fun portable with a QRP rig. If you didn't do it, try using a
few (3 or 4) relatively short (20 feet or so) radials from the base of the
antenna. I use insulated wire and just let them fall where they will. You
will be amazed at the performance enhancement.
73 de Dave, W6BK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Gates, KD3JF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 6:40 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] A Good Day With The KX1
The YL and I had a good day at the National Zoo
in Wash. DC .... Set up the KX1 in the Parking
Lot with a 40 meter Ham Stick and made contacts
with the KX1. I was excited about that because I
have made very few contacts in the past with the
KX1.
I have not hooked any cables up to the car
battery yet but a few months ago John Harper had
told me about the 11.1 V. LiPoly battery and used
it today. The KX1 was putting out 3.5-4 watts so
that made it pretty easy to have some contacts.
We parked by an Island of grass under a shady
tree and set up our 2 folding chairs with a shelf
on the right side of the chair so that made
operating a breeze. The Antenna was in the clear
and set up in the center of the rear deck of our
Impala.
Paul, KD3JF
Paul, KD3JF
Glen Burnie, MD
FM19qd (Map Grid Square)
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