My absolute favorite antenna, which I use in 90% of all activities, is still that of the vertical wire of 9.2 m with a radial of 5.1 m. The vertical wire is pinned to the top with a folded shrink tube and simply pushed up. It’s incredibly quick to set up and doesn’t take up much space. I push the DX Wire mast apart at the top and fix it with Velco or lean it against a branch. If necessary, I can also brace it. (In this report there are many pictures)
The antenna works from 60m to 10m by the tuner of the KX2. Due to the vertical radiation I have had great DX QSOs with it.
The vertical wire also forgives the use of horizontal 2m antennas. So I can with my 2x3Elt. Group in the middle at the same time shortwave and vhf.
In a pinch, I’ve also set it up at an angle or as an Inv. V with walking sticks.
For events like EU-NA S2S party I use a small PA without AT. For this I have a tuned endfed for 40/20/15/10m. The wire then goes to the 1:49 balun in the film can. There I could alternately plug in a tuned wire for other bands.
My newest antenna is the one for my current favorite bands 60/30/17m, which I have in the bag with the 3 QCX Mini. Unfortunately it takes up a lot of space…
73 Armin