[Elecraft] KX-1 antenna question

posted for Eric: Original Message Subject:KX-1 antenna question Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 09:30:42 -0400 From: Eric Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I have settled on a 26-28' wire

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 antenna question

At 07:13 AM 2005-07-28, Lloyd Lachow wrote: Posted for Eric N0HHS KX1 #670 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: So I have settled on a 26-28' wire with a 16' counterpoise. I found that a 24' wire working against a 16' 'poise would not always load up on 40m--it needs to be at an obtuse angle to the plane of the

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 antenna question

Terry, you want the part of the antenna in the air to be the longer piece. And the highest piece for best results. Any antenna configuration that bends the antenna back upon itself will detract from the overall working as an antenna, even if it makes the SWR look good. Remember, a light bulb