[Elecraft] Thoughts on internal vs external ATU for K3

[David Cutter]

I used my K3 with built in matching unit directly into a low (avg 10ft agl) 
doublet of 88ft per leg (somewhat bent) and a short feeder directly into the 
PL.   No rf earth, isolated mains supply.  Worked well across 160 to 10.  I 
should have used a coax choke but it worked very well.  It has always been 
tedious using an external manual tuner with other rigs.  It well justifies 
the $ for instant band switching.

David
G3UNA



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>
> Hello guys.
>
> Narrowing down the options I 'need' in a K3.
>
> Regarding an internal vs external ATU:
>
> If you were going to operate your K3 at 100 watts (no plans for an
> amplifier), radio to be used only at home (no portable operating), and one
> of your antennas was a dipole that can be tuned over all bands with an 
> ATU,
> would you opt for the K3 internal ATU or purchase an external one?
>
> I see advantages both ways and am curious how most of you would decide on
> this.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
> chuck
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