Bob, How about just a basic dipole? Or, a fan dipole that resonates on the appropriate bands.
73, Henry - K4TMC -----Original Message----- From: AB5N <7000...@gmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, May 13, 2011 1:31 pm Subject: [Elecraft] We need to develop the Ideal Antenna! Hi Guys- Well, I'm in week two of enjoyment with my new KX-1. I did have a few problems in assembling, but that is history. This little rig has a simple receiver which has only half the sensitivity of a usual radio. As well, we are dealing with 3-4 watts TX out max. We have to have an excellent antenna. I've tried the suggested 25 ft. long wire with radials. Ah, it's not good enough. I even got some strange RX-feedback internally at some frequencies using it. I believe the criteria for an excellent antenna will be as follows: 1. Will match up well using the internal tuner on all four bands. 2. Has enough metal in the air to provide adequate microvolts to the RX - to make it function well without being overloaded. 3. Provides some gain - or at least a clean predictable pattern 4. Is light, compact and easy to deploy. My inkling is that a normal Carolina Windom may be the thing. I'll work on developing a micro-QRP version. What doesn't work? Classic G5RV (102 Ft) - will not load on any band with tuner. Offset-Zepp fed with Coax (75'x25') What say guys? Anybody have superb luck with an antenna yet? Bob-AB5N -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/We-need-to-develop-the-Ideal-Antenna-tp6360270p6360270.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
