Elevated MP-1 Antenna
Field test of a SuperAntenna MP-1 on a tripod for portable HF operation.
Description
Presents field test results for an elevated SuperAntenna MP-1 portable antenna, configured on a tripod for HF operations. The resource details the antenna's setup and performance during a portable activation, focusing on its use across the 40-meter, 20-meter, and 17-meter amateur bands. It includes observations on signal reports and operational considerations for this specific portable antenna configuration.
The content provides practical insights into deploying the MP-1 antenna in a non-ground-mounted setup, which is often a point of interest for portable and QRP operators. It documents the author's experience with the antenna's tuning and effectiveness for making contacts under real-world conditions, offering a user-perspective review of its capabilities.
The article also features photographic evidence of the antenna's deployment, illustrating the tripod mounting and the overall portable station setup.