Re: KX3 with BL2 Question

Posted by stan levandowski on Oct 04, 2017; 4:15pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX3-with-BL2-Question-tp7634878p7634887.html

Thank you to everyone for the rapid responses.  Now I know my options. 
As a long time feedpoint autocoupler user, this is a new approach for me
and it's nice to get advice before cutting wire and cable up.
73, Stan WB2LQF


On Wed, Oct 04, 2017 at 09:26 AM, stan levandowski wrote:

> When operating a KX3 with the internal ATU into a window line fed
> doublet through a BL2 balun, what is the preferred connection method:
>
> 1.  Placing the BL2 right at the KX3 output eliminating any coax. 
> This puts the window line right next to the metal KX3, everything else
> on the operating desk and the operator.
>
>
> 2.  Placing the BL2 five feet away and higher which puts the window
> line further away and connecting it to the KX3 through a short coax
> jumper.
>
>
> 3.  Placing the balun (weathered-proofed) right at the doublet's
> center and using coax for the whole run to the KX3.
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
> Stan WB2LQF
>
>
>
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