[Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

[murphy]

True enough, so I initially used about 25 feet (actually 29 feet) but it failed on 60 and 80 meters.  I wanted to work all the covered bands.  So my recommendation is to use 58, 29 feet to cover them all.  Maybe something shorter will also work, but I will let others cut more wire first 


On 01/28/2017 08:38 PM, Emory Schley wrote:

My KX2 Owner's Manual, page 10, says "A length of about 25 feet for each wire, matched to the KX2's output using an antenna tuner (see ATU, pg. 11) will typically provide good performance on 40-10 m. (Without an ATU, resonant lengths are required for each band.) This antenna is ideal for outings where all gear must fit into a small bag (e.g., our model CS-40)."

I just bought my KX2 in late November/December 2016, so I presume this is the latest edition of the Owner's Manual.
 
Emory Schley
N4LP