A couple of points: 1 -- While the feedline might have a 1.5:1 swr, a tuner at the rig can allow the rig to see it as 1.0:1.
2 -- If the feedpoint of the antenna has an impedance close to 75 ohms, RG-6 would be the _correct_ feedline to use. (Correct meaning best match to the antenna and lowest voltage peaks on the feedline while transmitting.) 3 -- Just because an Icom box does something does not make it right. 4 -- If you need a pi-network, BUILD ONE! There is nothing sacred about 50ohms. After all the impedance of free space is about 377ohms. 50ohms is just the impedance that the K3 wants to see at its feedpoint for best power transfer. Mark _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
