Antenna Advice
Submitted by NX2D on May 15, 2007 - 11:21.
General Discussion
As you know I am just getting back into QRP again so I have yet one more question .
What would you suggest for a decent antenna for QRP when I am camping? In a lot of places that I go, there are very few trees for a dipole so I am looking into a vertical. I can't use anything to big because the campground lots are not that big for a 20 or 30 foot antenna.
What are some good choices out there for a small vertical. I realize that as you get smaller you loose a lot out of the antenna but this is something that I will have to live with. So what are the most efficient verticals out there for the size of them? I don't have any experience with small vertical antennas.
73,
NX2D
Small Vertical Antenna performance
Submitted by N1RX on May 16, 2007 - 14:54.
A good place to compare small antenna performance is the HF Pack website. Here is a link to the Vertical Antenna Shootout from 2002. It shows actual measured comparisons among several different antenna types.
http://hflink.com/hfpack/antennas/shootoutvertical2002.html
There are also links to other pages of interest from there.
72,
Bruce N1RX
Antenna advice
Submitted by NX2D on May 25, 2007 - 19:25.
Just to let you know that I decided to go with the MP-1 Long!
If all the reviews and test are true, I don't think you buy anything any better. Not to mention that Vern is a very nice guy and great to deal with. He also has a mountain of experience and advice.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
73,
Glenn (NX2D)
Super Antenna Dipole
Submitted by nw3n on June 8, 2007 - 08:08.
I'll be using a SUPER ANTENNA on FD and give a report of performance. It's construction is outstanding. I bought the all band dipole version with 80meter coils. If it works as good as it looks, watch out for some QSL's!!
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RE Antenna Advice
IMHO I would look into the Buddipole / Buddistick.
I purchased one my self and I find the quality and workmanship to be excellent. I can also vouch for the customer service that Budd and his son provide. Check them
out on the web and also look at the Buddipole group on Yahoo. I think you will be very satisfied.
Brad N1VWD