WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna in the Field

[WA3WSJ]

Hello all,

I hiked up to Pulpit Rock about a two-mile hike straight up the mountain
for the PBMME. After setting up my KX1 and my Bead-Wire Antenna, I
called CQ and WA8REI came back to me from MI! He gave me a 579 report
and he was strong as well. I worked more stations after him including an
IK2 on 30m with 3.5w. Looks like I have a winner to use for backpacking.
I'll post some pictures on my website soon.

By the way the entire Bead-Wire Antenna weighs-in at 2 oz. including the
small spool! That's 40' of bead wire for the radiator and three 16'
ground radials!

The wire is the type used for beading -yes jewelry!


72,
Ed,WA3WSJ



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[wd4lst]

I would be interested in seeing the pics.
I purchased a couple of bead wire spools. It is a cool idea.
I am planning on taking my K1 camping soon, and might give it a try.
Pete

>
> From: "Edward R. Breneiser" <[hidden email]>
> Date: 2006/10/10 Tue PM 06:45:08 CDT
> To: <[hidden email]>,  <[hidden email]>,
> <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna in the Field
>
> Hello all,
>
> I hiked up to Pulpit Rock about a two-mile hike straight up the mountain
> for the PBMME. After setting up my KX1 and my Bead-Wire Antenna, I
> called CQ and WA8REI came back to me from MI! He gave me a 579 report
> and he was strong as well. I worked more stations after him including an
> IK2 on 30m with 3.5w. Looks like I have a winner to use for backpacking.
> I'll post some pictures on my website soon.
>
> By the way the entire Bead-Wire Antenna weighs-in at 2 oz. including the
> small spool! That's 40' of bead wire for the radiator and three 16'
> ground radials!
>
> The wire is the type used for beading -yes jewelry!
>
>
> 72,
> Ed,WA3WSJ
>
>
>
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Pete Axson
WD4LST
17901 NE 18th Ave
Citra, FL 32113

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