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Reviews For: Elecraft AX1 Multiband, Ultraportable whip

Category: Antennas: HF Portable (not mobile)

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Review Summary For : Elecraft AX1 Multiband, Ultraportable whip
Reviews: 22MSRP: 99 w/o accessories
Description:
The AX1 is a two-piece telescoping whip antenna covering
20, 17, and 15 meters. It is targeted at pedestrian
mobile, "stealth," emergency, and ultralight backpacking
applications. An ATU (automatic antenna tuner) is
required for 17 and 15 meter matching. (The company's KX2
and KX3 transceivers both feature internal ATU options
that meet the AX1's requirements.) Features:

* Two high-Q base-loading inductors, with total
inductance switch-selected

* In one switch position, the antenna is resonant in the
20 meter band

* In the other position, the antenna is resonant between
17 and 15 meters, allowing it to be efficiently matched
to both bands using an ATU (typically internal to the
transceiver)

* Two-piece construction, with a 6" (15 cm) base unit
(BNC connector), and a whip of that same length when
collapsed; this size is compatible with transporting the
antenna in a jacket pocket or a small bag (such as the
Elecraft CS40)

* Supplied with durable 13-foot (4 m) counterpose wire
suitable for use on all three bands

* Options include a unique "whip bipod" (AXB1) for use on
a table top; tripod adapter (AXT1); and replaceent whip
(AXW1)

* The bipod has adjustable legs that adapt to rough or
inclined surfaces; it allows the AX1 to be used with a
right-angle BNC adapter without tipping in light to
moderat
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.elecraft.com
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KC5WA Rating: 2018-10-18
An Elecraft grand Slam Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had been bugging Wayne N6KR about this antenna for months, I wanted one. When it became available I ordered it the first night. When it arrived I could not check it out as it has rained here for two days, I set it up today.in the backyard on a tripod with four radials. Checked every frequency from 24.890 mhz to 14.000 mhz on my Elecraft KX2 at 10 watts. this antenna is fantactic. The KX2's ATU loads every frequency to a 1.0-1 VSWR. It has been well worth the wait and will be used for SOTA, POTA, Winter Field day ARRL field and now has a home in my Grab N Go kit. I think I would like to order a spare one
W2APF Rating: 2018-10-17
new portable whip that works as intended! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I received my new AX-1 from Elecraft yesterday at noon in New Hampshire. By 1:30 I had it set up on a 4' tripod on the deck and connected to my KX3 running CW at10 watts. In quick succession I worked Bulgaria and Hungary.

This will be the perfect antenna for SOTA.