Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna

2013-06-05 Thread Fred Smith
antenna as well. Anyone interested contact me off board, -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Smith Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 8:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel

Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna

2013-06-05 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Smith, You've probably read all of the eHam reviews so you have a basic understanding of the Pixel loop. As others have stated it hooks up easily to the K3 using the KXV3A board. The transmit protection feature provided by Pixel is very reliable and easy to implement. Compared to my vertical

[Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna

2013-06-04 Thread w9hak
Has anyone used the Pixel magnetic antenna with their K3? I am instrested in your results and how you attached the Pixel antenna to your k3. Smith Bradford W9HAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna

2013-06-04 Thread Jack Smith
Treat the Pixel as a second antenna. You will need the KXV3 for this. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_Antenna_Routing.pdf should answer your questions. Use the automatic disable feature of the Pixel's DC power coupler. The power coupler manual provides a hook up diagram for that purpose. Jack

Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna

2013-06-04 Thread amsctalx
Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 8:51:56 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna Has anyone used the Pixel magnetic antenna with their K3? I am instrested in your results and how you attached the Pixel antenna to your k3. Smith Bradford W9HAK

Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna

2013-06-04 Thread Tom H Childers
I have mine mounted with the base at about ten feet and attached to a Channel Master Rotor. It is very effective in high noise situations. I mostly use it from 40 meters down to 80 meters, but have used it as high as 20 meters. It is connected to the RX Ant connection on the K3. 73, Tom