[Elecraft] KAT2 without balun - which doublet length is better?
ub5_073_oleg
ub5_073_oleg at flashmail.com
Mon Mar 17 16:21:36 EST 2008
Hi,
I'm going to use my K2 with KAT2 internal ATU to operate a
doublet from 80m to 10m including WARC bands without a
balun. Among others, Dave's W8FGU home page inspired me to
try this.
I hope this is not a problem, especially when battery-fed
during portable operation, as there is [almost] no
HF-connection to the ground (the whole system is 'floating')
Quick modelling of 2x20m + 13.5m feeder antenna shows that
KAT2 should be able to do the job, as its 20uH and 2400pF
are enough on all bands.
My question is: can/should I make it easier for KAT2, e.g.
choosing other antenna or feeder lentgh or maybe
adding/removing a piece of feeder on some bands? Are there
some proven length to use?
73 Oleg
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