Don't mean to jump in, but I'm actually kicking the idea of a Buddipole
around for portable operation myself. I used to think it was expensive until
I recently tried to homebrew an equivalent out of parts from the hardware
store. To my surprise, by the time I got one side built with a homebrew
The K3 works fine with the Buddipole. I've used mine a few times.
I've also used the Buddipole with a KX1, K1, K2 and FT817. It works
fine as long as you realize it isn't going to be be as good as a full
size wire dipole. Here is how I do it:
1) Setup the antenna for the band you want to
I've found that the Buddipole is very flexible and you can configure
it in many ways. I think this is what causes some people to not like
the antenna. There isn't just one way to do it. I like it because
you can play with it and try out different configurations to see what
works for you. I
I have a basic problem with shortened low antennas. They are a handicap.
I remember one article in CQ where one fellow went to the beach with a
0.25 W QRP rig and a budipole. He made no QSO's but had fun anyhow.
So it may all depend upon your expectations. If you want to try and
make a few
On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:17:46 +, Brian Alsop wrote:
I have a basic problem with shortened low antennas. They are a handicap.
YES! VERY poor efficiency and bandwidth. There are many simple alternatives.
a #20 wire thrown over a tree is one. Another is a really neat telescoping
fiberglass
Antennas are a magical gray world of what makes everyone
happy, but they all work a certain scientific way that we
cannot change.
The Buddipole, being a shortened and offset feed antenna,
is going to have a whole lot of feedline radiation and
common mode back to the rig. It would take
I could take your first sentence and say:
I have a basic problem with QRP power. It is a handicap.
You probably missed in my first message where I said that we know that
a Buddipole won't compete with a full size dipole.
I'm sorry you don't approve of how we enjoy our hobby.
73
Jay
W9IUF
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To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3
Antennas are a magical gray world of what makes everyone
happy, but they all work a certain scientific way that we
cannot change.
The Buddipole, being a shortened
I have just gotten my radio set up thanks to W3DVX. It has both the internal
ATU and 100W power amp options in it. I was wondering if any of you have
some tips on how to operate a Buddi Pole Deluxe antenna system? If you have
any suggestions or some past experience, please advise.
Here are some
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KC2VNI
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 2:26 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Using Buddi Pole Deluxe Antenna with K3
I have just gotten my radio set up thanks to W3DVX. It has both the
internal
ATU and 100W power amp options
You might try the Buddipole users list, which you'll find at
http://buddipole.com/documentation.html
The Buddipole is (usually) a shortened, high-efficiency antenna, which means
that it is relatively narrow-banded. It's fed off-center to bring the real
component of the impedance up, but on the
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