Got my Elk 4 days ago and have been talking on satellites ever since. Works great with AO-91 and 92. Gotta keep twisting it to follow the satellite's tumble. I also did a 2M link over 125 miles from Maui to Oahu with it on 5W HT. Great antenna. Light, breaks down compact.
TO KEITH.., GOOGLE PVC FLAG STANDS.. I TOOK THE SQURE ONE. BUT IN MIDDLE PART I USE 2IN Straight THOUGHT AND ONE 1IN ON SIDE... I HAVE DIFFERENT Lenght OF PIPE I 10FT FOR DECK AND SMALL 5 FOOT ONE IN HOUSE. ALSO I CUT 2IN TEE IN HALF THAT FIT OVER MY Railing AND 5FT PIPE. I ALSO USE A CUP TO 2IN WITH Reducer TO 1in. dill hole in side and use rope to tie down... few different way to set up up...good luck DE KC2JLI
I JUST GOT MINE 2 DAYS AGO I LIKE IT.. I MADE A BASE FOR IT 2 X 2 AND I USE USE FLAG BASE GOOGLE IT YOU FIND IT. I AM CHANGE 1/2 X 1 X 1/2 ON ELK TO 1/2 X 2 1/2 .. IF I CAN,T I GOING WITH 6IN PIPE.. 1 TO 2IN BUSHING.. ALSO LOOK AT THE BASE IS 2 X2 SQUARE AND MIDDLE IS 2IN X 1IN AND I GOT 10FT SECTION FOR MAST ..IF WANT PIX OF IT HIT ME ON EMAIL BACK THY FOR IT.. OK
The way you added the extra PVC inspired me to do the same. I'm also considering using PVC instead of a paint stick as support for the coax to leave the antenna at a 90 degree angle. Thanks for the vid!!
