Not sure how this would fit your particular logistics but take a look at the 5-band 'cobweb' antenna. It's a folded wire antenna that fits into relatively small space. I have one in my attic, running 100 watts, 10m thru 20m, the G3TXQ version at karinya.net. I'm quite happy with it.
73, Drew AF2Z On Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:48:25 -0600, you wrote: >Hello all, > > > >I am a relatively new KX3 user. So far I love the radio but I have had >some issues getting on the air. Almost all have been related to finding a >good portable and primarily a good home antenna. I've tried a number of >solutions and have yet to find one that works well. > > > >I currently live in a townhouse ground floor with a walking path looping >around the building. This means any antenna I use at home must >include a cloak >of invisibility or reasonable facsimile or be able to be moved inside >during daylight hours. > > > >For portable use I have tried the Alexloop antenna it works fairly well >portable but is not a practical solution for home use since my outdoor >patio is 20ft away from my radio and tuning is simply not practical. > > > >For portable I have also tried the Buddipole- works okay but it is heavy >for portable and changing coil settings at home isn't practical for same >reason as tuning the Alexloop. I like the quality of construction on the >Buddipole. > > > >My latest test involves the Chameleon Hybrid-mini base with various >assorted whips (SGC303/ Buddipole long whip, etc). Although highly >portable the noise threshold seems very high and the reception is mediocre. >I have not tried the Chamelon whips yet but I am a bit skeptical that it >will make much difference. I have read good reviews on eHam so I am >wondering if there is a special trick to getting the Chameleon to perform >as advertised. Anyone have experience with these antennas? > > > >So ..Not sure where to go from here. > > > >I am looking for advice on the current solutions I have or recommendations >on something I have not tried yet. > > > >My main concern with portable use is weight. My main concern with home use >is low visibility and also needing an antenna that works "well" close to >the ground since I'm in a ground floor condo. > > > >I have debated playing around with wire (thin) loops since I have access to >an SGC 230 and 237 tuner. > > > >I would love to know what has worked for others. > > > >Thanks for the help. > > > ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
