[Elecraft] K3 Hi SWR when sending CW

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

If it's easier, a decent RF "ground" at the rig will usually take care of
any such issues too. For a single band, a 1/4 wavelength wire connected to
the chassis is often a sufficient RF "ground". Do not connect the far end to
anything. Just run it around a baseboard or lay it on the floor out of the
way. 

The limitation of that approach is that you often need a wire for each band
where you have trouble. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
I am not sure. But try it where it's convenient. Remember, for it to be
effective at HF, you must have a few turns around a ferrite -- I'd say 4 or
5 turns should be enough for 12m. Just clamping a ferrite bead on a cable
doesn't do much.

On 10/3/2012 10:11 AM, Barry wrote:
> Vic,
>
> I think you're on to something.  When I vary the power, below 85W, the 
> SWR is 1:1.  Above 85W, it starts creeping up with the power increase.
>
> If I put some ferrites on the coax, but want to keep them indoors, is 
> there a best location for them?
>
> Tnx,
> Barry W2UP


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Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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