I have a K3-100 with KAT3 and a KPA500 w/o a tuner. I use an all-band "Mystery" (similar to a G5RV?) wire antenna. Because of the KAT3, the K3 "sees" a 1:1 antenna match which is good. However, I would like to operate up to 200 watts out (low power) for the California QSO party. The KPA500 tolerates a 3:1 SWR at 200 watts across the 20 meter band and in the CW portion of the 80 meter band on the mystery antenna.
My question is which option is the most effective, 100 watts with 1:1 or 200 watts with 3:1? Keep in mind that both options use the identical antenna and feedline. Thanks in advance. 73, Fred, AE6IC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
