Stan and all, I watched your video. Very nicely done. Looks like you had a very nice time on the 4th with your experiment.
I also have the HFp system, and it does work pretty well, considering it's inherent limitations. On 20 and above, it will work best. On lower bands, like most compromise verticals, it doesn't do so hot. 80 meters is marginal at best. I don't really know how well it compares to other systems, like the Buddipole or MP-1, but I suspect it might be a bit less effective, mainly because those systems are more versatile, in that you can modify them easily to gain more efficiency. They are also easier to deal with when changing frequency or bands. The HFp is a bit convoluted in this area, in that you have to swap out various sections they supply to do so. You definitely need to keep your "cheat sheet" handy to get the right combination. But it does work!!! Right now, the MP-1 system is nearly impossible to find, but hopefully it will be available again soon. I haven't talked to Vern, W6MMA, recently, but the last time I did he was reasonably optomistic that he was making headway with his supplier issues, etc. You might want to try elevating that HFp system a bit, including the radials. Maybe that's a problem for you, but it does help increase efficiency. Otherwise, I'd add a bunch more radials for a ground mounted system. I certainly agree with you about Begali paddles. They are hard to beat! Good luck, and hope to hear that "559" signal coming west! Hi. 72, Dave W7AQK ======= Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found. (Email Guard: 7.0.0.18, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17880) http://www.pctools.com/ ======= ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
