[Elecraft] "random wire" and the KX3 ATU

[Gary Marklund]

I think it was Eric who wrote a bit ago that an 84 foot wire could be matched on 160 to 10 meters. If I select that length for my KX3 kit, will I need a separate Counterpoise for each of these bands?

73
Gary
KJ7RT


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On Jun 27, 2012, at 13:10, Mike WA8BXN <hubby2k at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Scott --- 
> 
> A true random wire antenna is the length of wire you can fit between your
> end supports. You insulate the ends, and a wire goes from the near end of
> the random wire to the tuner. A ground on the tuner will be useful. 
> Now, if you want to pick a length for all the wire you will be using (but it
> will then not be "random") try to avoid any length that will be a half wave
> or multiple of a half wave on any frequency of interest. Here is one web
> site that addresses the issue: 
> http://www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html 
> 
> A Google search for random length antenna will reveal many other sources of
> information. 
> 
> 73 - Mike WA8BXN 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -------Original Message------- 
> 
> From: Scott Graham 
> Date: 6/27/2012 3:28:52 PM 
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: [Elecraft] "random wire" and the KX3 ATU 
> 
> Hello everyone. 
> 
> I've seen a lot of traffic on the "random wire" topic. Does anyone 
> have a link to a website or an excellent design for a "random wire" 
> that will at least do all bands 40m up (40-10)? Please drop me an 
> email if you have any information on a good wire design. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Scott - n0nuf 
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