I have a question about connecting the KAT500 (outside version) to an 80 thru 10 meters wire antenna.
As an example, I have a "Mystery" antenna which, like the G5RV uses a tuned length of twin-lead as part of the antenna design. Therefore I will have two possible places to couple the KAT500 to the old antenna: a. At the present input end of the twin-lead. b. At the antenna center point (do away with the twin-lead.) Another alternative would be to replace the old antenna with a new wire. I believe this alternative would require selecting a longest length of wire which avoids a quarter-wave length multiple on any band. Any ideas on what length that would be? Since getting the KPA500, I have added tuned antennas on 10, 15 and 40. On those three bands, I can use the amp w/o a tuner. I'm leaning toward a new wire to replace the "Mystery" antenna for 80 and 20 meters. Last week at 0500Z, I worked Cape Town, South Africa on 20 meters with 200 watts (KPA500 sometimes blinking red.) So, now is the time to prepare. I welcome your thoughts and I assure you that I have great respect for your input. 73, Fred, AE6IC, K-Line ______________________________________________________________ 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
