[Elecraft] KX3 - Odd behaviour using DVR

[Graham g3tct]

I'm using my KX3 in a ssb contest and calling cq with a message recorded 
in the DVR.


I tap MSG, hold 1 or 2 for a message to be repeated. While transmitting, 
I unplug the headphones (or plug them in if previously unplugged). This 
causes it to stop transmitting, the KX3 display goes blank for a moment 
(scary!) then returns on receive.  I've also sometimes had VFO B come 
back on a different frequency.


Plugging or unplugging phones on normal phone transmit has no weird 
effect.  Is this a bug?


73
Graham
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[Elecraft] K3S / P3 Pre-Purchase questions

[ae4pb]

I'm saving up for my next purchase which will likely be the P3 or the SubRX
and want to know what the P3 does that my current setup doesn't ? I didn't
have the cash to get the P3 during my initial purchase so I have a slightly
modified SDR (cost $20+shipping) connected to my K3S monitored on my laptop
by HDSDR softeware. I get a full display of the IF spectrum showing the
correct and current frequency. I can click on any signal and the radio
automatically tunes there, view the audio, hear the audio on my laptop if I
choose. For $14 each I added x2 - 15" Monitors for a total of 3 displays.

 

Most of my operating will have a laptop for logging so that's not an issue.
I'm currently running the latest version of HRD but am considering a
different RIG control software that's more specific to the K3S but it will
need to integrate with the rest of the HRD suite.

 

So the question is: what will the P3 do for me that I don't already have? I
definitely see a huge benefit of seeing the radio IF signals and am looking
at a setup for the CW thing to watch the entire IF if possible. I will be
getting the P3 eventually regardless but it's priority has changed from
"need/very nice to have" to "want/integrated feature".

 

Comments/suggestions on or off-list welcome. Probably best to answer off
list. 

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

Jerry Moore

AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324

An Amatuer is - Considerate, Loyal, Progressive, Friendly, Balanced, and
Patriotic.

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Odd behaviour using DVR

[Bob N3MNT]

Are you using headphones only or headphones w/mic



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Re: [Elecraft] K3S / P3 Pre-Purchase questions

[Ignacy]

You can look at comparison of LP-PAN and P3 on LP-Pan site. Take adjustment
for smaller dynamic range of your $20 stick.

Advantages of P3 are:
1. Small size,
2. Independence from PC = stability
3. Ability to change parameters with one pushbutton. 
Tight integration with K3 including the radio's bandwidth. 

P3 is especially useful in contesting/Dxing in CW with weak signal. At 2 KHz
span one can see signals that are barely heard. 

I moved from SDR-IQ to P3 and feel it was a good move.

Ignacy, NO9E 





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Re: [Elecraft] K3S / P3 Pre-Purchase questions

[David Cole]

Hi,
Just this morning, I used my P3 to look at the signals answering TX3X,
looking for an expanded view, showing 3 KHz wide, and centered on the UP
frequency.  This allows me to fit into the holes where no one is calling
during a pileup...  It takes very little time to set this up on the P3.
I can, and probably will, create a bush button for it.  Then it will
take 1 second to set up.
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On Mon, 2015-10-05 at 06:34 -0700, Ignacy wrote:
> You can look at comparison of LP-PAN and P3 on LP-Pan site. Take adjustment
> for smaller dynamic range of your $20 stick.
> 
> Advantages of P3 are:
> 1. Small size,
> 2. Independence from PC = stability
> 3. Ability to change parameters with one pushbutton. 
> Tight integration with K3 including the radio's bandwidth. 
> 
> P3 is especially useful in contesting/Dxing in CW with weak signal. At 2 KHz
> span one can see signals that are barely heard. 
> 
> I moved from SDR-IQ to P3 and feel it was a good move.
> 
> Ignacy, NO9E 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 reverse or inverted tuning display; wrong direction, new owner

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Charly,

It sounds like what you want is to enable Fixed Tune mode.   In Fixed 
Tune, the spectrum is stationary and the VFO A (and/or B) cursors move 
up and down.  To turn on fixed tune mode, press the menu button, then 
using the encoder, select the menu item "FixTrack" .   Pushing the 
encoder in will toggle between Tracking and Fixed. You can also map a 
function key to toggle between Fixed and Tracking.   Refer to the manual 
on how to set a function key.

Kind regards,

Paul

Paul Saffren - N6HZ
Project Manager
Elecraft Inc.
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On 10/3/2015 3:00 PM, Charly [via Elecraft] wrote:
> How can I get the cursor line on P3 to travel up-band when I tune K3 
> up-band and get the cursor line to move down-band when I tune the K3 
> down-band.  P3 is new, and I tried the obvious with no results.
> Pse help this ridiculous situation, tnx, Charly K4VUD
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[Elecraft] Looking for 400 or 500Hz K3 filter

[Pete Meier]

If you have one excess to your needs let me know your asking price.

Thanks,

Pete WK8S
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[Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[David Davis]

Hello all,

I am very new to the HF world and slowly putting together a portable 
station. I'm looking for some advice on my next move.


I currently have a KX3 (installed KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M), the 
Elecraft MH3 microphone and a Buddipole deluxe antenna (with extras for 
different configurations). I also have batteries and solar panels for 
external power.


The two items I have been looking at are the following:

1. PX3 Panadapter
2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer

Which of these would probably provide the highest return for the 
investment?


Thanks in advance for all the advice.

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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[jim]

Neither.

Get a good "antenna" launcher so you can get some wire up in the air.  Lower
cost and better value if you want a "portable" station.  A friend has a
pneumatic launcher and he is happy with it.

Jim

W6AIM

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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

Hello all,

I am very new to the HF world and slowly putting together a portable
station. I'm looking for some advice on my next move.

I currently have a KX3 (installed KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M), the Elecraft
MH3 microphone and a Buddipole deluxe antenna (with extras for different
configurations). I also have batteries and solar panels for external power.

The two items I have been looking at are the following:

1. PX3 Panadapter
2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer

Which of these would probably provide the highest return for the investment?

Thanks in advance for all the advice.

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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[John]

An antenna analyzer is quite handy, but the PX3 is a big winner for me.  
Once I repaired my KX3 IQ output circuit, the spectral display came to 
life and has proven to be a good tool for this and that.  It is a bit 
awkward for backpacking style of operating, but several folks do use it 
on the trails.


I use it often in a portable-plank thing.  Information is available in a 
few of my articles articles...


  http://www.hamradio.me/?s=PX3

John, kx4o

ps
Just get both ;)

On 10/5/2015 3:49 PM, David Davis wrote:

[. . .]

The two items I have been looking at are the following:

1. PX3 Panadapter
2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer

Which of these would probably provide the highest return for the 
investment?


Thanks in advance for all the advice.

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[Elecraft] FS K2 with lots of options

[W0WFH Bill]

For SaleLoadedElecraft K2/100  
Options: 
 100 watt amplifier and RS 232 IO KSB2SSB ADAPTER K60XV-MAND TRANSVERTER 
ADAPTER KNB2NOISE BLANKER KAF2AUDIO FILTER AND REAL TIME CLOCK K160RX160 METER 
MODULE WITH RX ANTENNA  SWITCH.  TOPCOVER WITH BATTERY FOR QRP (CONDITION OF 
BATTERY UNKNOWN) ALLMANUALS$925.00 plus shipping or best offer.
I except Paypal.

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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Mel Farrer]

Well, the two items focus on totally different areas of the ham station.
The analyzer will assist you in the various antenna installations to make the 
system operate properly and efficiently.The panadapter will assist you in the 
operation of the station, once the station is operating properly
If you focus is on going to a lot of places to operate with out the analyzer 
the ATU will make the KX3 happy, but not make the antenna as efficient as 
proper tuning of the antenna will do.If your focus is on data modes, the 
panadapter will certainly be desirable.  

The Buddipole has all of the items for 40 and up portable operation, but ground 
conditions and antenna configuration will tend to make a final adjustment of 
the antenna necessary to be matched properly, hence some method of looking at 
SWR.
Good luck on your portable operation.
Mel, K6KBE



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 Sent: Monday, October 5, 2015 12:49 PM
 Subject: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...
   
Hello all,

I am very new to the HF world and slowly putting together a portable 
station. I'm looking for some advice on my next move.

I currently have a KX3 (installed KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M), the 
Elecraft MH3 microphone and a 

 (with extras for different configurations). I also have batteries and solar 
panels for 
external power.

The two items I have been looking at are the following:

1. PX3 Panadapter
2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer

Which of these would probably provide the highest return for the 
investment?

Thanks in advance for all the advice.

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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Jim Brown]

On Mon,10/5/2015 12:49 PM, David Davis wrote:

The two items I have been looking at are the following:

1. PX3 Panadapter
2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer 


The answer depends on a lot of things -- your technical background, your 
operating style and objectives, etc. What do you plan to do with your 
"portable" station? Backpacking? Driving somewhere to set up? In the 
wilderness or in a neighborhood park? What do you want to work? What 
bands, what style? Contesting, summits, lighthouses, casual operation, 
vacations, etc.?


Definitely do NOT waste money on an antenna analyzer until you have real 
antennas to measure. Besides -- the KX3 has a very good SWR readout 
built in, so it's easy to use to figure out where your antenna is 
resonant, and tweak it to length if necessary. If the feedline is short, 
all you really care about is whether the antenna loads -- push the 
button to activate the KXAT3 and see if it loads OK (close to full power).


The PX3 is VERY useful when trying to find activity on a quiet band, but 
you must learn to use it first.


I agree with the suggestion of some form of launcher to get wires in 
trees. The tennis ball launcher is great if you're driving to the site, 
but far too heavy to carry up a trail. For backpacking, something like a 
"wrist rocket" would be a far better choice. Several of my local friends 
(AE6RF and N6RNO) are quite skilled at launching wires into trees using 
nothing more than fishing line with a small heavy weight attached, using 
their arm as a catapault. Once the line is in the tree, use it to pull 
up the rope that will hold the antenna.


I'm not a fan of Buddipoles -- inefficient, heavy, expensive. I like one 
of several telescoping fiberglass poles to which it's easy to tape a 
wire. Buy or improvise one or more fixtures to mount it vertically, buy 
more wire to use as radials or a counterpoise, and you've got a far more 
effective antenna for less money. #18 (or even #22) works fine for 
backpacking.


73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Phil Hystad]

I was going to add my own comments to the original question but I don’t see how 
I can do anything better than
Jim’s comments below.

Well, maybe just one thing…

I have a Buddipole and I kind of like it.

It works great in some situations where the other methods are not as easy to 
accomplish.

I used to do wires up in trees (using a sling shot with fishing line although I 
use a Bow & Arrow
at home — I also have trees on the property).  And, I had a 30 foot push up 
fiberglass pole that I used as the center for an inverted 20-meter Dipole which 
is easy to put up.  I have a mount I made (or, I used to) fastened on the back 
of my pickup truck for the pole giving it another 3 feet.  I need to fix up a 
new mount though as I junked the previous one.  Of course, this works only when 
you use your pickup truck as the base station but I am portable in the field 
doing that (while my wife is busy photographing birds).  Unfortunately, I broke 
the fiberglass pole and need to get a new one someday.

However, now that I am more experienced with the Buddipole and I have my own 
extension mast that I use at times, it is not a bad deal.  I operate almost 
always 20 meters though.

But, nothing can beat the cost of wires in trees and if you had to buy pushup 
fiberglass pole, that is still cheaper than a Buddipole.


73, phil, K7PEH


> On Oct 5, 2015, at 1:52 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On Mon,10/5/2015 12:49 PM, David Davis wrote:
>> The two items I have been looking at are the following:
>> 
>> 1. PX3 Panadapter
>> 2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer 
> 
> The answer depends on a lot of things -- your technical background, your 
> operating style and objectives, etc. What do you plan to do with your 
> "portable" station? Backpacking? Driving somewhere to set up? In the 
> wilderness or in a neighborhood park? What do you want to work? What bands, 
> what style? Contesting, summits, lighthouses, casual operation, vacations, 
> etc.?
> 
> Definitely do NOT waste money on an antenna analyzer until you have real 
> antennas to measure. Besides -- the KX3 has a very good SWR readout built in, 
> so it's easy to use to figure out where your antenna is resonant, and tweak 
> it to length if necessary. If the feedline is short, all you really care 
> about is whether the antenna loads -- push the button to activate the KXAT3 
> and see if it loads OK (close to full power).
> 
> The PX3 is VERY useful when trying to find activity on a quiet band, but you 
> must learn to use it first.
> 
> I agree with the suggestion of some form of launcher to get wires in trees. 
> The tennis ball launcher is great if you're driving to the site, but far too 
> heavy to carry up a trail. For backpacking, something like a "wrist rocket" 
> would be a far better choice. Several of my local friends (AE6RF and N6RNO) 
> are quite skilled at launching wires into trees using nothing more than 
> fishing line with a small heavy weight attached, using their arm as a 
> catapault. Once the line is in the tree, use it to pull up the rope that will 
> hold the antenna.
> 
> I'm not a fan of Buddipoles -- inefficient, heavy, expensive. I like one of 
> several telescoping fiberglass poles to which it's easy to tape a wire. Buy 
> or improvise one or more fixtures to mount it vertically, buy more wire to 
> use as radials or a counterpoise, and you've got a far more effective antenna 
> for less money. #18 (or even #22) works fine for backpacking.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Rick WA6NHC]

Take a look at antennalaunchers.com for a good pneumatic launcher. I 
have no pecuniary interest but have know the owner for 40 years now and 
love the launcher.


Rick nhc


On 10/5/2015 2:10 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

I was going to add my own comments to the original question but I don’t see how 
I can do anything better than
Jim’s comments below.

Well, maybe just one thing…

I have a Buddipole and I kind of like it.

It works great in some situations where the other methods are not as easy to 
accomplish.

I used to do wires up in trees (using a sling shot with fishing line although I use 
a Bow & Arrow
at home — I also have trees on the property).  And, I had a 30 foot push up 
fiberglass pole that I used as the center for an inverted 20-meter Dipole which 
is easy to put up.  I have a mount I made (or, I used to) fastened on the back 
of my pickup truck for the pole giving it another 3 feet.  I need to fix up a 
new mount though as I junked the previous one.  Of course, this works only when 
you use your pickup truck as the base station but I am portable in the field 
doing that (while my wife is busy photographing birds).  Unfortunately, I broke 
the fiberglass pole and need to get a new one someday.

However, now that I am more experienced with the Buddipole and I have my own 
extension mast that I use at times, it is not a bad deal.  I operate almost 
always 20 meters though.

But, nothing can beat the cost of wires in trees and if you had to buy pushup 
fiberglass pole, that is still cheaper than a Buddipole.


73, phil, K7PEH



On Oct 5, 2015, at 1:52 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:

On Mon,10/5/2015 12:49 PM, David Davis wrote:

The two items I have been looking at are the following:

1. PX3 Panadapter
2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer

The answer depends on a lot of things -- your technical background, your operating style 
and objectives, etc. What do you plan to do with your "portable" station? 
Backpacking? Driving somewhere to set up? In the wilderness or in a neighborhood park? 
What do you want to work? What bands, what style? Contesting, summits, lighthouses, 
casual operation, vacations, etc.?

Definitely do NOT waste money on an antenna analyzer until you have real 
antennas to measure. Besides -- the KX3 has a very good SWR readout built in, 
so it's easy to use to figure out where your antenna is resonant, and tweak it 
to length if necessary. If the feedline is short, all you really care about is 
whether the antenna loads -- push the button to activate the KXAT3 and see if 
it loads OK (close to full power).

The PX3 is VERY useful when trying to find activity on a quiet band, but you 
must learn to use it first.

I agree with the suggestion of some form of launcher to get wires in trees. The tennis 
ball launcher is great if you're driving to the site, but far too heavy to carry up a 
trail. For backpacking, something like a "wrist rocket" would be a far better 
choice. Several of my local friends (AE6RF and N6RNO) are quite skilled at launching 
wires into trees using nothing more than fishing line with a small heavy weight attached, 
using their arm as a catapault. Once the line is in the tree, use it to pull up the rope 
that will hold the antenna.

I'm not a fan of Buddipoles -- inefficient, heavy, expensive. I like one of 
several telescoping fiberglass poles to which it's easy to tape a wire. Buy or 
improvise one or more fixtures to mount it vertically, buy more wire to use as 
radials or a counterpoise, and you've got a far more effective antenna for less 
money. #18 (or even #22) works fine for backpacking.

73, Jim K9YC


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[Elecraft] In need of a power point presentation for KX3 and PX3

[Gerard Elijzen]

Hi all,
I have been asked to give a demo / presentation of the KX3 and PX3 at my local 
amateur radio club.

Can anyone perhaps help if they have already done a presentation using Power 
Point or a PDF format.

Would really appreciate a copy.

73

Gerard VK2JNG




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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Fred Smith]

My choice would be the PX3 from using one so long in the shack with a K3. On my 
KX3 it's pretty bare bones but if only rig or more out of shack use I would use 
a PX3 with it to locate other usage on the band easily.

Fred/N0AZZ

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> On Oct 5, 2015, at 2:49 PM, David Davis  wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I am very new to the HF world and slowly putting together a portable station. 
> I'm looking for some advice on my next move.
> 
> I currently have a KX3 (installed KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M), the Elecraft 
> MH3 microphone and a Buddipole deluxe antenna (with extras for different 
> configurations). I also have batteries and solar panels for external  power.
> 
> The two items I have been looking at are the following:
> 
> 1. PX3 Panadapter
> 2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer
> 
> Which of these would probably provide the highest return for the investment?
> 
> Thanks in advance for all the advice.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Al Gulseth]

Since this for the moment has morphed into the "shameless plug dept." the guys 
up the road from me at the Joplin MO ARC also offer an antenna launcher:

http://joplin-arc.org/?page_id=84

Disclaimer: no financial interest etc.,  just a great bunch of guys who host a 
top-notch hamfest every year. (Anyone who can bounce back after being whacked 
by an EF5 tornado gets a "thumbs-up" in my book. I personally saw some of the 
destruction a few months after it happened and heard some mind-boggling 
personal accounts of the storm's power from witnesses. But that's probably 
getting too far off topic)

73, Al

On Mon October 5 2015 4:21:56 pm Rick WA6NHC wrote:
> Take a look at antennalaunchers.com for a good pneumatic launcher. I
> have no pecuniary interest but have know the owner for 40 years now and
> love the launcher.
>
> Rick nhc
>
> On 10/5/2015 2:10 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> > I was going to add my own comments to the original question but I don’t
> > see how I can do anything better than Jim’s comments below.
> >
> > Well, maybe just one thing…
> >
> > I have a Buddipole and I kind of like it.
> >
> > It works great in some situations where the other methods are not as easy
> > to accomplish.
> >
> > I used to do wires up in trees (using a sling shot with fishing line
> > although I use a Bow & Arrow at home — I also have trees on the
> > property).  And, I had a 30 foot push up fiberglass pole that I used as
> > the center for an inverted 20-meter Dipole which is easy to put up.  I
> > have a mount I made (or, I used to) fastened on the back of my pickup
> > truck for the pole giving it another 3 feet.  I need to fix up a new
> > mount though as I junked the previous one.  Of course, this works only
> > when you use your pickup truck as the base station but I am portable in
> > the field doing that (while my wife is busy photographing birds). 
> > Unfortunately, I broke the fiberglass pole and need to get a new one
> > someday.
> >
> > However, now that I am more experienced with the Buddipole and I have my
> > own extension mast that I use at times, it is not a bad deal.  I operate
> > almost always 20 meters though.
> >
> > But, nothing can beat the cost of wires in trees and if you had to buy
> > pushup fiberglass pole, that is still cheaper than a Buddipole.
> >
> >
> > 73, phil, K7PEH
> >
> >> On Oct 5, 2015, at 1:52 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> >>
> >> On Mon,10/5/2015 12:49 PM, David Davis wrote:
> >>> The two items I have been looking at are the following:
> >>>
> >>> 1. PX3 Panadapter
> >>> 2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer
> >>
> >> The answer depends on a lot of things -- your technical background, your
> >> operating style and objectives, etc. What do you plan to do with your
> >> "portable" station? Backpacking? Driving somewhere to set up? In the
> >> wilderness or in a neighborhood park? What do you want to work? What
> >> bands, what style? Contesting, summits, lighthouses, casual operation,
> >> vacations, etc.?
> >>
> >> Definitely do NOT waste money on an antenna analyzer until you have real
> >> antennas to measure. Besides -- the KX3 has a very good SWR readout
> >> built in, so it's easy to use to figure out where your antenna is
> >> resonant, and tweak it to length if necessary. If the feedline is short,
> >> all you really care about is whether the antenna loads -- push the
> >> button to activate the KXAT3 and see if it loads OK (close to full
> >> power).
> >>
> >> The PX3 is VERY useful when trying to find activity on a quiet band, but
> >> you must learn to use it first.
> >>
> >> I agree with the suggestion of some form of launcher to get wires in
> >> trees. The tennis ball launcher is great if you're driving to the site,
> >> but far too heavy to carry up a trail. For backpacking, something like a
> >> "wrist rocket" would be a far better choice. Several of my local friends
> >> (AE6RF and N6RNO) are quite skilled at launching wires into trees using
> >> nothing more than fishing line with a small heavy weight attached, using
> >> their arm as a catapault. Once the line is in the tree, use it to pull
> >> up the rope that will hold the antenna.
> >>
> >> I'm not a fan of Buddipoles -- inefficient, heavy, expensive. I like one
> >> of several telescoping fiberglass poles to which it's easy to tape a
> >> wire. Buy or improvise one or more fixtures to mount it vertically, buy
> >> more wire to use as radials or a counterpoise, and you've got a far more
> >> effective antenna for less money. #18 (or even #22) works fine for
> >> backpacking.
> >>
> >> 73, Jim K9YC
> >>
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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Jim Pandzik]

While I love my PX3, I could live without it. With a Buddipole, a good 
antenna analyzer is essential. It takes out the guesswork.


Jim Pandzik
KE9PK

On 10/5/2015 2:49 PM, David Davis wrote:

Hello all,

I am very new to the HF world and slowly putting together a portable 
station. I'm looking for some advice on my next move.


I currently have a KX3 (installed KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M), the 
Elecraft MH3 microphone and a Buddipole deluxe antenna (with extras 
for different configurations). I also have batteries and solar panels 
for external power.


The two items I have been looking at are the following:

1. PX3 Panadapter
2. AA-170 Antenna analyzer

Which of these would probably provide the highest return for the 
investment?


Thanks in advance for all the advice.

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Re: [Elecraft] Portable equipment...

[Bill Frantz]

I have had good luck with Wireman 534 26 AWG, 19 strand 40% 
copper-clad steel (OD 0.020"). I have used it for a 2 element 
20M wire beam and had it survive wind and snow storms. It is my 
goto antenna wire for portable operations.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 10/5/15 at 1:52 PM, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com (Jim Brown) wrote:

I like one of several telescoping fiberglass poles to which 
it's easy to tape a wire. Buy or improvise one or more fixtures 
to mount it vertically, buy more wire to use as radials or a 
counterpoise, and you've got a far more effective antenna for 
less money. #18 (or even #22) works fine for backpacking.


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