Testing Antennas during an M5 Flare

It’s always a problem to get low VSWRs on a multi-band wire antenna especially with 60m. Thank goodness for the KX2’s internal ATU. I had great success with my homemade (heavy duty) EFHW for 40m but of course I could cut the length to suit my favourite operating frequency.

But I wasn’t prepared for what a difference it made having it raised by a kite instead of the usual 6m pole. Signal reports given and received were stunning. I reckon it would do well on other bands too (with help from KX2). With this lovely weather, what am I waiting for?

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