Hi gang,
Our new AX1 antenna has to be just about the worst-kept secret in Elecraft
history. We've been tinkering with it for over a year, going on ultralight
field outings and giving hands-on demos of the prototypes at hamfests. (Thanks
for all of your enthusiastic input!)
We're happy to announce that the AX1 is now an official product. You can find
full details and ordering information here:
http://www.elecraft.com/AX1/AX1.htm
Executive summary:
The AX1 is an ultraportable multi-band whip that disassembles into two 6" (15
cm) pieces so it can go anywhere and be deployed rapidly. It's resonant on 20
meters in one switch position, while the other is ideal for efficient matching
on 17 and 15 meters with the aid of an ATU (automatic antenna tuner). In this
sense the AX1 is the perfect companion to the KX2 and KX3, which both have
wide-range internal ATU options.
The AX1 was designed specifically to facilitate pedestrian mobile and
ultralight hiking/backpacking. It can also serve as a convenient backup for
full-sized antennas. It can be deployed in seconds, and when used with a KX2,
puts the world's only all-band, all-mode, 10 watt HF "HT" in the palm of your
hand.
In addition to the antenna itself, we've created two new accessories.
First there's the AXB1 whip bipod, which can be used for table-top operation
with any lightweight whip antenna. The AXB1 is supplied with a right-angle BNC
adapter, and has adjustable legs to keep the whip from rotating in light to
moderate wind.
Next is the AXT1 tripod adapter, which allows any camera tripod with a standard
mount (1/4-20) to support a BNC-base whip antenna and a coaxial feed line. It
has extra holes for ground radials and guying/mounting hardware.
In short, the AX1 is intended to get us all out of the shack. (It certainly has
in our case.) We hope you find that the AX1 inspires and facilitates many
outdoor adventures to come.
73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ
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