[Elecraft] Tri-Band Dipole and KX1!

[Bill Johnson]

Would you mind a simple diagram so I can get a better idea as to how the
swivel/snap connectors work?  I have a KX1 and 2 K-s which I would love to
experiment with.

Bill 
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----


Hello all,

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I started with a 20m diople and tuned it. The wire is # 24 gauge
stranded whit with 19 strands. For the center I used a panel mount BNC
connector. After tuning 20m, I tied a fishing swivel to the 20m end and
also installed a female snap connector. I then did the same for the 30m
connecting wire, but used a male snap connector on both wire ends. I
then connected the wires and tuned 30m. Next I did the same for 40m.  

I now have a dipole that works great with my KX1 on 20m, 30m and 40m. If
I want to work 20m only, I just put up the basic diople. If I want 20m &
30m, I add a short piece to both ends. If I want 20m, 30m and 40m, I
then add the last wire piece on both ends. Or, I can put the dipole up
as a 40m antenna and just disconnect the jumpers to change bands. In
fact I just worked VE2PID on 40m. The whole antenna without coax
weighs-in at around 3 oz or less. 


72,
Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ
PB # 2