[Elecraft] K1, KX1, K2 antenna tuner high-impedance feed capabilites

2008-02-20 Thread Dave Andrus
I'm interested in using portable end-fed halfwave antennas when I'm out camping. I have a Norcal BLT tuner that is a absorptive Z-match type, suitable for this type of high-impedance tuning and loading. I'm finishing my build of a K2 right now, just about to add an internal tuner to it, an

RE: [Elecraft] K1, KX1, K2 antenna tuner high-impedance feed capabilites

2008-02-20 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
e available for coil/capacitor combinations on the tiny board inside the KX1 case. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Andrus Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:36 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K1, KX1,

Re: [Elecraft] K1, KX1, K2 antenna tuner high-impedance feed capabilites

2008-02-21 Thread crstrode
My K1 with atu was just recently completed. Like you, I have plans for portable ops. So far, I have only ventured out into the back yard with various wires flung over the trees, hung from the second floor balcony, etc. The antenna showing the best promise is the classic end-fed half wave Zepp.

Re: [Elecraft] K1, KX1, K2 antenna tuner high-impedance feed capabilites

2008-02-21 Thread crstrode
Geez! Please excuse the major typo. The twinlead is indeed a 1/4 wave - not 1/2 wave!! -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K1%2C-KX1%2C-K2-antenna-tuner-high-impedance-feed-capabilites-tp15605647p15613506.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

Re: [Elecraft] K1, KX1, K2 antenna tuner high-impedance feed capabilites

2008-02-21 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Dave The KAT2 ATU is an absolutely great accessory for the K2. It will load darned near anything. You won't regret having it. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Dave Andrus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:36 PM Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K1, KX1, K2 antenna tuner high-impedance feed capabilites

2008-02-21 Thread Sandy
a even though it was kind of in a bad location on a small city lot! 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Dave Andrus'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:25 AM Sub