With my KX-3, KX-1, and K-1, I have used the MFJ-1899T attached to the Alpha-Delta mini-tripod made for the Outback Joey antenna. Attached to it is a 35 ft #24 stealth wire counterpoise with markings for the various lengths needed for 40-10 meters allowing me to unwind off the spool to the proper length depending on band in use. It works well when a better antenna such as an EFHW can not be deployed, e.g., in a hotel room. One note of caution, the settings contained in the instructions for the 1899-T that come with the antenna are not accurate and one has to recalibrate, and, here, the use of an antenna analyzer is very helpful. However, the settings contained on the instructions posted on the MFJ web site are fairly close as are the counterpoise lengths.
Bob McCuskey W7BV Re: [Elecraft] Using KX3 with MFJ-1899T Ronald Nutter Sat, 07 Jul 2012 04:22:53 -0700 I have ordered a MFJ-1899T and had similar concerns about the potential weight on the connector. I went with a MFJ-332B mag base with BNC connector. When traveling on business, I will usually have a rental car. This will let me use the car as a base for the antenna. I was trying to find a compact solutions as possible to take with me. May eventually try the single band antennas, I have only found the MFJ versions. Seems the Maldol ones arent made anymore. Ron KA4KYI ______________________________________________________________ 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
