Q: What length of coax should I use with the AXT1 tripod adapter? A: If the whip is close to resonance, which will usually be the case on 20 meters, coax losses should be fairly small even with longer runs, say up to 15 feet. When using the AX1 on 17 and 15 meters where an ATU is required, use 3 feet or less to avoid significant feed point loss. A tripod can be set up very close to the operating position at low power levels, so this requirement can be easily met.
* * * Q: Is the AX1 being used by SOTA operators? A: Yes. But that the AX1 is primarily intended for pedestrian mobile, rapid deployment, and as a backup to full size antennas. A longer/higher antenna should be used if supports are available and time permits. I always bring wire to toss into a tree, but my emphasis is on quickly moving from one spot to the next -- literally walking while operating at times -- making the AX1 indispensable. * * * Q: Should I call CQ using the AX1 at QRP power levels? A: If stations are looking for you, as in SOTA operation, sure. But generally at QRP levels with any kind of portable antenna it's more productive to call other stations, with emphasis on trying strong stations first. Strong stations are usually correlated with good propagation, and/or great antennas at their end, which benefits both ends of the QSO. * * * 73, Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
