I have found the easiest single antenna to utilize is the OCF - it is coax fed, making easy routing of the feedline. The K3's ATU handles it fine (as does my TS-480 SAT).
Dimensions for the version I use: 88' on one leg and 44 ' on the other leg. For a center insulator/balun I use the http://www.balundesigns.com/servlet/the-75/OCF-balun-4-cln-1/Detail I use #12 stranded insulated wire (not house wire) available from any of several ham distributors. Works FB for what I do with it, which is mostly rag chew on 40 and 75 SSB. However, I have used on the higher bands with good success also. The pattern does get somewhat directional as you move up from the primary design frequency. If you have room for a couple of them at right angles - that might be of an advantage. Bill W2BLC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
