KX1 antenna help

[n8ewy]

Hello all.

 

I am wondering what the groups opinions are about the best end fed antenna
lengths would be for taking my newly built KX1 mobile?  

 

I have a bunch of #534 wire from wireman coming today.  My KX1 has the 30/80
board and ATU on board as well.

 

I would assume that radials would be appropriate.  How many?  How long?

 

Thank you in advance for your comments.

 

Dohn  N8EWY

 

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[John W2XS]

"I am wondering what the groups opinions are about the best end fed antenna
lengths would be for taking my newly built KX1 mobile? "

For 40, 30, and 20 meters, I use a 42-foot wire with a large nut on the end.  The wire is thrown over a tree branch.  A Pomona BNC-to-Bindng Posts adaptor is used.  Three counterpoise wires cut to one quarter wave for each band (approx. 33', 23', and 16.5') are connected to the ground binding post.

I have worked EU DX from my dining room table with the antenna wire going over the top of the back door out to a tree limb and the counterpoise wires spread out in the other direction on the floor.

72,

John W2XS