I have been having a blast with this antenna set up. Checked in today on
my KX2 with both the Noontime Net 7283.5 and the Jefferson Noon Net 7204,
while walking along the ocean bluff trail near my home at The Sea Ranch,
dragging the counterpoise in the dirt behind me. Stan AA6SC was quite
amused when I said that I was pedestrian mobile.
I suspect that the location near the ocean is a factor in the performance,
but I will try it elsewhere as well when I have the opportunity. The noise
level was very low today; not even registering on the S meter. Reception
was very good, with most signals S7 to S8.
I am a bit concerned that the long lever arm of the antenna combination may
be introducing some strain on the KX2 BNC connector, so I try very hard to
keep the rig vertical and not allow the whip to move around too much.
This might be an issue in windy conditions.
73,
AI6B
*Bryan B. Brauer*
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