KX1 portable antenna

Posted by WD6DBM on Jun 19, 2010; 9:43pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX1-portable-antenna-tp5199640.html

Arnie, et al:

I have not had much luck with wire antennas from a hotel room--usually there's no way to string the wire. With a balcony, i clamp a Buddistick to the rail angling it out 45 degrees and lead a counterpoise back into the room. Always tie a safety line to the antenna in case the clamp fails!  Get the highest floor you can with the clearest view out (I have been able sometimes to get another room if it is a poor radio location). If there is no balcony but the window opens, clamp it to the window rail or a chair. If there are no opening windows, set it up in front of the window on a little tripod though this does not work nearly as well.

You might also look at an MP-1 for this purpose.  

Have fun!

Eric WD6DBM

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