The easiest way to operate effectively from the field on 40/80 meters is via NVIS propagation. I use to do this with my Norcal-40 quite often when taking day hikes by putting up a dipole about 5 to 8 feet high. No feedline was necessary - the radio was at the center of the dipole and I was always surprised at how well I received stations (and them, me) out to a distance of ~400 miles.
For higher bands I use a Par End-Fedz. Their "MTR" model designed for 20, 30 and 40m works well on 17m also without requiring a tuner. I usually hang it inverted V fashion. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________ Putting a KX1 or KX2 in ones pocket is one thing; putting out a readable signal on 80 or 40 meters is something else and continues to challenge even the folks at home with full size rigs. ____________________________________________________________ LendingTree 4 Cards That Charge $0 In Interest Until 2017 On Balance Transfers http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/57445465d9fa254657c53st03vuc ______________________________________________________________ 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]
