MY AX1 Kit
Iβve had a lot of fun with my Elecraft AX1 antenna since I bought it six or seven years ago. Iβve activated several parks with it, and it has yet to let me down. Running five watts into a 45-inch whip shouldnβt really work, but somehow it does. While I donβt always use it as my primary antenna, I always take it along on outings as a backup.Β
I have used my AX1 in a variety of settings, e.g., picnic table portable, with a car window mount, clamped to the handlebars of my bike, etc. While perusing the Temu website, I stumbled upon a tactical-style MOLLE pouch capable of holding the AX1 and all the accessories I typically use for those configurations. The cost was a mere $8.00 (USD) for a pair of them.Β (The original offering is no longer available, but a search for βmolle pouchβ on Temu or AliExpress should find this pouch or something similar.)
![AX1 Kit (front). I have two of these pouches, so I used a nylon zip tie label to tell them apart.](../themes/icons/grey.gif)
![AX1 Kit (Rear). The pouch is MOLLE-compatible.](../themes/icons/grey.gif)
It measures 6.3 in. (16cm) x 4.33 in. (11cm) x 2.1 in. (5.5cm). For as inexpensive as they are, the quality is pretty good. The material is durable, and the zipper works smoothly. Each pouch came with an American flag velcro patch.Β At these low prices, you often get what you pay for. This time, though, I think it was a pretty good deal.
Hereβs what I carry in the bag:
- Elecraft AX1 loading coil & whip
- Radials (4 @ 13 feet)
- Tufteln AX1 Stand
- Car Window Mount
- Camera Mount Clamp (Bike Mount)
- Elecraft AXT1 Tripod Mount
- Elecraft AXB1 Bipod
- 3-foot RG-316 coax cable w/ BNC connectors
Everything fits comfortably in the little pouch, but there isnβt much room to spare.Β
![This is everything I carry in my AX1 kit. (See text for list)](../themes/icons/grey.gif)
I normally carry my AX1 pouch in my backpack. When I have too much other stuff in my pack, I can use the MOLLE straps to attach the pouch to the outside of the pack.Β
Itβs nice having all of this stuff in one place. Now my little AX1 is always ready to go, however I plan to use it.
72, Craig WB3GCK