[Elecraft] How to add a receive only antenna to a K3 with only a single antenna input.

[AL7CR]

I have an RTR-2 that I used for exactly this purpose. It is a very well designed bit of kit. You can contact me directly if you are interested. 

On Sun, Nov 17, 2024, at 6:59 AM, Dale Boresz wrote:
> Hello Don,
>
> I've been using the DX Engineering RTR-2 for four or five years to
> provide a way to use receiving antennas with my KX3/KXPA100/PX3, and it
> works perfectly. You'll also have the ability to alternate between your rx
> antenna and your tx antenna (to see which antenna provides the best
> reception at the moment) with a flip of a toggle switch on the front panel.
>
> <
> https://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/dx-engineering-rtr-2-modular-receive-transmit-interfaces/part-type/hf-receive-antenna-system-devices?fr=part-type
>>
>
> You can also download the detailed instruction manual for this product from
> the above link.
>
> 73,
>
> Dale - WA8SRA
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 8:29 AM <kd8nnu at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>
>>
>> My K3 does not have the ability to add a second or a receive antenna to the
>> radio.   When I built it I did not purchase the options necessary to
>> provide
>> this functionally.
>>
>>
>>
>> I now want to add a receive antenna to the setup and am asking advice on
>> how
>> to go forward.    I think there are external devices that can be used but I
>> am not sure what the best options would be.    So hopefully you all can
>> give
>> me some advice.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Don
>>
>> KD8NNU
>>
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