Bill, Often low efficiency antennas make great low noise receiving antennas - example is a multiturn loop which can be quite directional, but transmit efficincy would be almost 'zip'. Another example is traveling wave antennas such as the Beverage - which also are directional, but the efficiency is low and therefore unsuitable for transmitting.
By using the K2 Rant, one can automatically select the Rx antenna on any band separate from the selection of the transmitting antenna. This is often used with great success on 160 (and 80 meters) where a low noise directional antenna is used for receiving and a vertical is used for transmitting. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > Julius, > > Would you (or anyone) please elaborate on the use of an Rx antenna? > > Thanks > Bill K3UJ > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > This was the first time I used the Rx Antenna feature > and it was invaluable. > > Thanks to everyone for a great 'test! > > 73, > Julius > n2wn > K2/100 #3311 > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
