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I have the MP1 and have had it for about 10 years. It works really well. I
find that using long radials really helps. I have talked to Liberia with
mine. I use 2 of the small sections under the coil. I have also used 4
sections under the coil.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: Talking watt meter?
> Hi Eric, I will let you know how it goes with the Mp1 antenna
> which I hope to get Thursday. It might work for you. Far as the
> Kenwood 480, I have used mine on low power say 25 watts which is
> not the lowest power as you know, and have still managed to work
> a station in Colorado on 20 meters on a crappy random wire
> literally tossed into a tree, and more recently have worked some
> 60 meter stations on my Windom which has a very bad match on that
> band but even so, I work stations using 25 or 30 watts with no
> problems.
> Am excited to try the Mp1 outside using a 12 volt battery and
> probably reduced power to make the battery last. Good luck, Jim
> WA6EKS
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