[Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Smith,

You've probably read all of the eHam reviews so you have a basic
understanding of the Pixel loop. As others have stated it hooks up easily to
the K3 using the KXV3A board. The transmit protection feature provided by
Pixel is very reliable and easy to implement. Compared to my vertical it is
a vast improvement on 80 and 40 meters. On 30 meters sometimes it is better
and sometimes not. I use a hex beam on 20 and above and the loop can't
compete with a directional antenna. On 160 meters I have a pretty quiet
dipole so generally the dipole and the loop are equals. 

When conditions exhibit in and out fading the loop is very effective with a
sub receiver in diversity mode. Without in/out fading it's usually
sufficient to just press the K3 RX ANT button to quickly decide whether the
loop or your main antenna is better. If you have a sub receiver you can use
a simple external splitter to send the loop signal to both the KXV3A input
and the sub receiver aux input.

I originally had the loop at about 8 feet high and it worked very well. I
later raised it to about 22 feet and it works about the same. Try to keep it
clear of your house as it will pick up electrical noise from the house when
it is pointed in that direction.

73,
Mike K2MK



w9hak wrote
> Has anyone used the Pixel magnetic antenna with 
> their K3?  I am instrested in your results and how 
> you attached the Pixel antenna to your k3.
> 
> Smith Bradford
> W9HAK





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