ELECRAFT AX1 - AXB1 Whip Bipod

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AXB1

Whip Bipod

NOTE: The legs of

the AXB1 may not be

in electrical contact

with the whip’s BNC

connector, so they

should not be used

as a radial wire

attachment point.

A whip antenna used with a right-angle BNC may tip over

due to wind load. To stabilize a whip in light to moderate

winds, an AXB1 bipod can be used as described below.

To use the AXB1:

• Attach a right-angle BNC adapter (Elecraft

BNC-RA or equivalent) to the antenna.

• Snap the AXB1’s plastic clip firmly onto the

knurled part of the AX1’s BNC connector as

shown by the upper arrow at left.

Caution: To detach the plastic clip from the

antenna, do not snap it back off, as this can

stress the connector. Instead, slide the

connector back through the clip by pushing

firmly on the BNC adapter where indicated by

the lower arrow.

• Adjust AXB1 leg angle and height as needed.

• In strong winds, orient the rig so the antenna

is facing into the wind, or strap the AXB1 to

the surface. Holes are provided in the legs.

• Firmly tighten the AXB1’s thumb screw.

• For storage or transport, fold the legs of

the AXB1 together. An AX1, AXB1 and KX2

will all fit in an Elecraft CS40 or ES40 bag.