[Elecraft] [KX3] Foxhunting with the KX3 2m module

[Dennis Griffin]

Here is the OM that has been offering these adapters for years, with good comments from those using them. Stephen would have to advise as to which adapter would be physically appropriate and would provide the proper amount of pin insertion into the KX3 2M SMA jack. Using such an adaptor, sparing the SMA jack from the potential high number of make/break cycles, and a 4 - 6' jumper coax, allowing for easy manipulation while aiming the antenna, would be the ideal setup. The additional insertion losses and jumper cable attenuation shouldn't be a consideration when fox hunting, and might be of benefit if one were to accidentally transmit while using this setup.

http://wa8lmf.net/miscinfo/Gulyas_SMA-to-BNC_Adapters.htm

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

On Sep 2, 2014, at 5:39 AM, Don Nelson <n0ye at comcast.net> wrote:

> The suggested attachment to the KX3 is risky because of the stress the mass presents on the SMA connector.
> 
> The same risk exists for BNC antenna attached to SMA connectors on HTs. I mitigated that risk, a bit, on my HT by using an adaptor that has a male SMA connector that has a flat surface that snugs up to the HT body when the connector is attached to the HT. This same adaptor could be used on the KX3.
> 
> Here is an example of such a connector on ebay:
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pce-Conversion-Adapter-BNC-female-F-to-SMA-male-M-RF-connector-for-radio-gold-/271590922716?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Coaxial_Cables_Connectors&hash=item3f3c1499dc