[Elecraft] Using KX3 with MFJ-1899T

[Johnny Siu]

Hello Elecrafters,
 
I tried to use this portable telescopic antenna with the right angle BNC adapter.  However, the whip is quite heavy and cannot stand on its own without falling.  I trust this has been discussed before.  Any solutions on the set up this portable whip?
 Meanwhile, I finished building the KX3 kit and faced some problems in the TX gain caliration.  The calibration began at 1.9Mhz but stopped at 5.3Mhz with an error message of high SWR in the ANT. However, I am using a dummy load for the calibration. The same dummy load was used in the calibration of K3 in the past. What is the likely problem for my KX3?  The KX3 was powered by a 12v 7Ahr lead acid battery
 
TNX & 73,


Johnny VR2XMC