I too had David's (k3tue) problem tuning for a peak on 20M and 40M after
completing the base kit. When I tuned the receiver at the end of Part
II, I connected directly to my longwire and was able to easily peak each
band.
For the final tune, I plugged in my longwire via a 4:1 balun. I went
back and fourth too many times trying to peak both bands. Just had a
devil of a time and finally got it the best I could and left it. Had
the feeling that something wasn't right and was afraid I had screwed up
something in the Part III construction.
A couple of days later I took the rig outside to give it a try from the
patio with just a 28 ft wire.
Decided to try tuning it again and both bands peaked right up. Turned
out I had been pretty close.
Decided to get the XG2 to use when I install the 3080. It just came in
the mail so I have a little build to look forward to. I have the 3080
all built, just have to work up the nerve to try installing the thing in
my functioning KX1. Think I'll go back and check the toroids again.
Paul, kd2mx
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