[Elecraft] KX3 tx not getting out

[Gil G.]

Hello,

You should have no trouble getting out with 10W. Though, you are using a
"compromise antenna," and that might require a bit of patience... SSB or
CW? CW, no problem. SSB, again, patience. You mention using the ATU.. I
would suggest tuning your antenna without it, so you don't lose any
radiated power there. If you have 1.5 after tuning, your SWR has to be
pretty bad before tuning, and that might be why you're not getting out.
Using 10W with a short antenna, you really don't want to use a tuner.

I have a Buddistick, and I get out fine on 2W, but I have a 1:1 to 1.2:1
SWR without a tuner.

If there are trees around, you might want to try an end-fed. Shoot it up
a tree with a slingshot and a fishing weight and line. You can get one
up easily to about 60ft above ground that way..

In the mean time, turn off the ATU, tune your Buddipole and keep
calling, it will work just fine.

Gil.