[Elecraft] KX3 And Alexloop?

[Fred Jensen]

I don't have a KX3 but don't know how that would matter.  I do have an 
AlexLoop, replaced a BuddiePole [about the same price], and it works 
super with my K2.  KAT2 has to be bypassed because the loop *must* be 
exactly resonant, but I really like the loop.  It's on the edge of too 
small on 40 and the tuning is quite touchy, but 10 MHz and up it's a snap.

http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/small_tx_loop_calc.aspx has a 
calculator for octagonal mag loops.  You might need to adjust the size 
of the coupling loop if you make the resonant loop bigger.

BP weighed in at 17 lbs, AL is 1.6 lbs.  Don't know exactly how many "dB 
advantage" that is, but it's a lot if I'm hiking uphill.  AL sets up in 
about 5 min.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org

On 4/25/2015 7:33 AM, Frank Krozel wrote:
>
> Curious if anyone has been experimenting with a KX3 and an Alexloop.
>
> I have been using mine for about 6 months - love it.
>
> Don’t use the tuner in the KX3 though as the manual says...
>
> Wondering if anyone has made the loop larger to cover 60 meters?
>
> Frank KG9H