[Elecraft] K2 et PM (Pedestrian Mobile)--just a note

[Daniel L Brinneman]

Hi folks,

I compared the RX of my PAC-12 by KA5DVS to my friend's van mobile
SGC-239 tuner and whip.  Using his Vectronics antenna analyzer first, we
found that the antenna had a low SWR at CW; whip fully extended; on the
40m band with a ground dragging wire of 10ft.  When we measured with the
same band at SSB the SWR went high, until I removed the ground plane
wire, then it (SWR) went to 1:1 ratio.

The designer suggested that I use 'mobile.exe from an ARRL handbook to
get the Total # of turns for 80m and 160m.
80m is approximately 200 turns and 160m is approximately 700 turns.

I ordered my K2 PA KIT and K160RX (in same package) using UPS Ground (US
dest. only).  It has taken 1 week and a half to receive my parts.  They
are supposed to be here Friday, March 14th.  Next time I will take
Lisa@elecraft's advice in using Priority Mail to get my parts in less
than 3-4 days.  I doubt that I will be able to work on the K2 until
Sunday afternoon comes around or next Tuesday.  Hopefully this is the
final problem to fixing my K2.  I hope to complete some projects for it,
such as: an Interface Box, Winlink, setting it up in the car with my
laptop, and Pedestrian Mobile.

Sincerely,
Daniel
kg4dni
www.kg4dni.com - Webmaster


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