[Elecraft] HF Antennas for KX3 Hand-Held/Hiking/Portable?

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

The 18xxt series whips have BNC connectors and can go right on the radio.  They’re also smaller (13” collapsed) and easier to pack for hiking.  


> On May 18, 2017, at 10:10 PM, Jan Timmers <jaunti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Some people have suggested this item from MFJ will do the trick.
> 
> http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1620T is for 20m.
> They also have another for 17m.
> 
> On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 3:41 PM, Chas H <2mysystem at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I am looking for HF antenna options (primarily 17m + 20m) that will work
>> for hand-held portable while hiking with my KX3.  Preferable something that
>> will connect directly to the BNC jack on the side of the radio.  I'll be
>> hiking for 6 days in Glacier National Park and looking for practical
>> antennas to use.
>> 

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342