[Elecraft] KX-1/MP-1 SWR limits

[Vic Rosenthal]

Fred Jensen wrote:

> 2.  As with all antennas, I can tune the antenna for a variety of
> resistances and reactances.  I've been shooting for an impedance
> magnitude of around 50 ohms.  Possibly some combination of R and X is
> more optimum?

The ideal is a resistance of 50 ohms and reactance of zero.  However, if this is 
unobtainable, try to zero out the reactance and let the tuner take care of the 
resistance.

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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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