Re: [Elecraft] HFp portable vertical antenna

2011-07-07 Thread David Yarnes
Stan and all, I watched your video. Very nicely done. Looks like you had a very nice time on the 4th with your experiment. I also have the HFp system, and it does work pretty well, considering it's inherent limitations. On 20 and above, it will work best. On lower bands, like most

[Elecraft] HFp portable vertical antenna

2011-07-06 Thread stan levandowski
I'm not looking to create controversy, increase Ventenna's revenue. or commence a long string on the Reflector. It just that it's summertime and many people are interested in portable work, SOTA, etc. So I'd like to offer this real world demo of an interesting, extremely portable,

Re: [Elecraft] HFp portable vertical antenna

2011-07-06 Thread VK7JB
I enjoyed your video very much Stan. Thanks for posting it. It's great to see the little K1 in action and working DX with 5W. I use a Buddistick antenna with quite some success. Like you, I prefer the simplicity of a simple wire over a tree for portable work, but I enjoy working from desert

Re: [Elecraft] HFp portable vertical antenna

2011-07-06 Thread stan levandowski
Thank you, John. FYI both OM3DX and IZ4RTE had K3s and I was using my K1. Looks like Elecraft is taking over the world !! I have a new philosophy -- If you want a radio buy an Elecraft; if you want a key by a Begali - PERIOD - No further discussion !!! Maybe I'll make myself up a T-Shirt