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]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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