While I have not placed an order for a K3 yet, I read with interest about the features and experiences new users are having with this rig.
I have an idea for a new feature, for Eric, Wayne and the others to think about. Now that the K3 can read and display the LC settings for the internal autotuner, wouldn't it be neat to be able to calculate the corresponding antenna impedance at the given frequency (Z = R +jX)? Another, related feature, would be an indicator that would show if the antenna impedance at a given antenna connector and a given frequency is substantially different from last time. Perhaps a just a brief message like "New ant Z". This would be useful to determine quickly if something has changed in the antenna system (bad connection, water in the coax, etc.). When using an autotuner one may miss this and continue as long as the tuner fixes the mismatch. Of course we may debate what is a "substantially different" Z, but I wonder what others think of the idea... 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-as-an-antenna-analyzer--tp14976948p14976948.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ 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
