Mc asked: Does anyone have the product, 50 inch low power antenna called, "Miracle Whip Antenna", how does it work for you???
----------------------------------- It's a great little antenna for someonne who doesn't need to get out and needs the absolute minimum of antenna. You're going to be on a boat! You have far better alternatives (just about anything, in fact!). I'm not "bad-mouthing" the antenna except that it's no "miracle". Your rig loaded into any 1-meter long wire will do as well. There are no "miracles" in antennas. The principles dating back to when Marconi was first fiddling around are still equally valid today, and while different combinations have emphasized certain characteristics for certain situation, the basic rules from 100 years ago are still equally true today. On a ship, you can actually get away with a vertical with outstanding results, thanks to very low "ground" losses you'll see from the salt water. If you're really limited, any "mobile" type antenna or other wire will outperform the "miracle" whip. And the longer you can make the antenna, the better, up to about 5/8 wave for a vertical at sea. Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
