I am seeking opinions about the use and effectiveness of the Buddi antennas. I
operate portable with my K2 in parks and etc. and size and weight are not a
major concern.
Thanks,
Jimmy, AE4DT
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I've been considering the Buddi antenna, for a while
now. It seems to be built well.
One thing I've not been able to establish - is how
much HF bandwidth does the antenna exhibit - once one
sets the clips on those 2 coils, and gets resonance?
I just wonder if a constant readjusting is necessary
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Subject: [Elecraft] Buddistick or Buddipole?
I've been considering the Buddi antenna, for a while
now. It seems to be built well.
One thing I've not been able to establish - is how
much HF bandwidth does the antenna exhibit - once one
Bob Tellefsen wrote:
Hi Fred
Any antenna heavily loaded with coils will show a narrow bandwidth.
In effect, the coils and the capacitance of the antenna elements
across them form a tuned circuit. The higher the Q of the tuned
circuit (meaning the lower the coil losses) the narrower the
I have a BuddiPole that is used mostly as a vertical. I tried the dipole
setup and the antenna fell over and bent one of the telescoping whips. I'm
sure with a longer mast and a guying system you can get excellent results.
Being one that looks for the simple route, I decided I would stick with the
Sorry, forgot to mention that I do use one elevated radial unwound from a
kite winder to a pre-marked length with the end usually thrown over a bush.
Tom, ak2b
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I had a combined work/vacation trip in February that prompted me to take my
K2/100 along. I wasn't going to be in a position to put up a dipole, even a
Buddipole, so I bought a Buddistick. I hoped it would allow me to make a few
contacts without adding unduly to my luggage, and it pretty
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