[Elecraft] Elecraft K3; recent antenna mis-understanding

[ab2tc]

Hi,

The MFJ212 is a brilliant idea, but it has one fatal flaw: It doesn't work
with auto-tuners. I was using one for several years, but it's been
collecting dust since I graduated to a remotely located auto-tuner.

AB2TC - Knut


Richard Fjeld wrote
> Recently, I expressed some mis-understanding about resonance.  I got some
> nasty replies and insults.  That was discouraging.
> 
> Thanks to Tony, KT0NY, who patiently answered some of my curious
> questions, I now see the error of my ways.  
> 
> I have been using a MFJ-212 Matchmaker to help me tune my manual tuner
> using open wire feedline to a homebrew delta loop on 80 thru 10 meters.  I
> like it because I can tune while receiving.  The MFJ-212 puts out a
> pulsing white noise at RF and I see a VEE displayed on my P3 as I reach
> the correct adjustment of the L and C in the tuner.  I can move the vee
> up, or down, in frequency as I tune the tuner.  It seemed like evidence
> that I was seeing resonance, and I would hear weak stations appear as I
> neared the optimum tune position. If anyone is curious what the vee looks
> like, I can send a pic off line.
> 
> BTW, without changing the tuner from one day to the next and after a rain
> or fog, I have seen the vee positioned down as much as 40 Khz in frequency
> while the antenna and feedline were wet.
> 
> The P3 and Matchmaker compliment each other, and I can fine-tune my tuner
> with it. I just have to be careful how I choose words to describe what I
> am seeing on the P3.
> 
> Rich, n0ce
> <snip>





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