[Elecraft] KX3 and KPA1500 compatibility

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From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
<mailto:jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> >

 

 

I think one of the the half-wave designed verticals Jim is thinking of is
the Cushcraft R8 and/or R9.  MFJ now manufactures these antennas, but I have
one of the "original" models, and it worked very well for me -considering it
was something of a compromise.  As Jim noted, years ago Ward Silver, N0AX,
and K7LXC, put together a very substantial review of various verticals, and
he gave the R8 (the R9 wasn't born yet) very good maks! That info may seem
somewhat dated, but still has serious relevance! Besides, it isn't just a
review of various antennas, it is an analysis of each antenna's performance!
I'd be using my R8 right now except when we moved from Tucson to Portland
some of the pieces went missing, and I haven't had a chance to resolved the
problem!!!

 

I also echo Jim's comments about  Tom, N6BT, are also very  appropriate.
I've seen Tom give marvelous  presentations at at Pacificon, Yuma, and most
recently to  one of our ham clubs here in Portland via Zoom!  Tom has
created some of the most interesting and effective antennas around!

 

For that matter, I've also seen Jim, K9YC, do presentations at Pacificon,
and they were excellent as well.  His website is like another handbook!  If
Jim says it is good, it's good!!!!!

 

 

Cheers,

 

Dave W7AQK