On some SOTA activations I will start off running my KX3 at 1 watt with my AlexLoop to try to reduce the initial pile-up to a more manageable level. Sometimes it works, and sometime it doesn't seem to matter, there is still a pile-up!
The most important thing when using the AlexLoop is to be able to see the SWR change continuously as you tune it. If your transmitter has a good SWR indication you should be fine. I suspect you would be pleased with its performance even at 1-2 watts. 72 Chip AE5KA On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 4:23 PM, stan levandowski <[email protected]> wrote: > I would like to correspond with anyone who has experience using the > Alexloop antenna with 1-2 watts. > > Normally, I use either an end fed antenna and a T1, a resonant linked > dipole, or a resonant Par HF Omni-Angle (for 20 and 17 meters). They all > work quite well for their intended use but require some effort to erect. > > > I have been reading about the Alexloop Walkham for at least the last two > years. It would present some distinct advantages to me and the reviews > seem to be overwhelmingly positive. > > > My concern is that while I have a KX2 for my home station, I only take my > LNR five band Mountain Topper out on my portable jaunts. On a 9 volt > transistor battery, I get a bit over 1 watt; on 12 volts I get 2.5 watts. > > > My specific interest is in finding out as much as I can about how this > small Alexloop performs at such low power levels since its efficiency is > reported to be about 7% on 40 meters, rising to about 25% on 20 meters. > > > An email to Alex has gone unanswered for the last two days. > > > Thanks and 73 from Stan WB2LQF > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]
