[Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question

[Mike WA8BXN]

Hi Lynn, 
 
The answer may depend a lot on what bands you want to operate on. I think
the KX3 tuner is rather wide range. You might look over the online manuals
for the other rigs for suggested antenna lengths. I think I have seen 51
feet can be a good length. Avoid a half wave on the band of interest. And
you will need some ground system, radial wire(s) or a car body often being
used. 
 
73 - Mike WA8BXN 
 
 
 
-------Original Message------- 
 
From: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
Date: 3/8/2013 10:16:18 PM 
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question 
 
My new KX3 is due to arrive on Monday -- with the KXAT3 tuner. 
 
I saw some discussion of wire lengths that worked well with the tuner, 
and of course, now I can't find it. 
 
I plan on mostly portable operation -- no place where I live for a nice 
antenna (and probably hard to get the OK from management). 
 
Anyone have any practical experience to share? 
 
73 -- Lynn, WB6UUT