Keep in mind that the *only* advantage of the Buddistick or Pac 12 is convenience. While convenience can justify their cost, don't be seduced by the idea that somehow they work better than a simple wire.
Of course those antennas have loading inductors to make them self-resonant on the bands they're designed for. That's invaluable for rigs with no built in matching system (antenna tuner), but not needed for your KX1 with its built in tuner unless you need to run a significant length of coaxial feed line to the antenna. As always with an antenna, the more actual wire in the air the better if you're limited to something less than 1/2 wavelength. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Frank MacDonell Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 6:50 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use Seems like there are two ways to go. Buddistick vs. PAC12................or random wire with Elecraft T1. Thanks for all your help in advance. This reflector is a fantastic resource. -- Frank KD8FIP ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
