Elevating a whip antenna using a tripod may improve
effectiveness on both transmit and receive. An AXT1
adapter will work with most camera tripods having a 1/4-20
threaded mount. Any lightweight whip with a BNC connector
may be used.
To use the AXT1:
• Secure the AXT1 to the tripod’s threaded mount as
shown below.
• Attach the AX1 (or other BNC-base whip) to one of the
adapter’s BNC connectors.
• Attach a length of 50-ohm coax to the adapter’s other
BNC connector. Use a short, high-quality cable to
minimize loss. An ATU or manual antenna length
adjustments may be required (see page 3).
• Attach at least one counterpoise wire to either the
transceiver, as described on page 3, or directly to the
AXT1’s aluminum bracket. Holes are provided for this
purpose. (Transmit efficiency may be improved by using
two or more counterpoise wires. See page 7.)
• Bracket holes can also be used for guying, or with other
attachment hardware (user-supplied).
(Tripod not included.)
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