[Elecraft] AX1B for 10/6 meters?

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Jim,

The 17 meter switch position allows efficient operation with an ATU on 17 and 15 meters. While it may be possible to achieve a low SWR on higher bands, the losses would be higher. 

A better approach would be to build a different base unit with smaller inductors. For example a 10 and 6 meter version would work very well on both bands. Let’s call it an AX1B for discussion purposes. This might appeal to Technician class licensees in particular. 

If there were a lot of interest in an AX1B, we would consider it. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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> On Oct 20, 2018, at 8:56 PM, Jim H via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> Hi all,
> I have an AX1 on order. My question is it possible to use it on 10 meters?I assume you would have to have the switch in the 15/17 meters position, use the counterpoise wire and shorten up the whip. Plus use an ATU to help the ant work. Just an idea.73Jim k7sss
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