Dave The KAT2 ATU is an absolutely great accessory for the K2. It will load darned near anything. You won't regret having it. 73, Bob N6WG
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Andrus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:36 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K1, KX1, K2 antenna tuner high-impedance feed capabilites > I'm interested in using portable end-fed halfwave antennas when I'm > out camping. I have a Norcal BLT tuner that is a absorptive Z-match > type, suitable for this type of high-impedance tuning and loading. > > I'm finishing my build of a K2 right now, just about to add an > internal tuner to it, and I also plan to build a KX1 in the near > future (and who knows, maybe a K1 as well?). I'm wondering whether I > should add the tuner in, or just carry my BLT around with me? > > Since many of you are QRP buffs, and have possibly had occasion to use > this type of antenna (and maybe even the BLT) in portable locations, > could you tell me if the internal tuners in these rigs are capable of > feeding this type of antenna successfully? I don't just mean to ask > whether an L-match or T-match type of tuner will handle a high > impedance load, but also whether the best power transfer is happening, > such as what the BLT will do? > > Thanks in advance, > > Dave K7DAA > > http://www.k7daa.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 _______________________________________________ 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
