[Elecraft] KX2

[Robert Cunnings]

Here's another aricle, by W8JI, on feeding the EFHW:

http://www.w8ji.com/end-fed_1_2_wave_matching_system_end%20feed.htm

Bob NW8L

On Thu, 14 Jul 2016, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Dave,
>
> All that is theoretical does not translate directly to the physical world.
> Take a look at http://www.aa5tb.com/efha.html for more information.
> The counterpoise does not need to be very long, but it does need to be 
> present.
>
> If the coupling between the high impedance side of the matching device is 
> connected at the "ground side" to the shield of the coax, then the coax 
> shield can act as the counterpoise (with the attendant risk of 
> RF-in-the-shack), but does require some minimum length of coax to be 
> effective - the PAR EndFedZ is one example.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>