I fired up the K3 for the recent Vhf contest. I have the preamp installed. I used the SmallIR at 3/4 wave with only 11 radials running 100 watts. I worked to east coast stations Q5 both ends. SWR was 3.2:1 as I need to add more radials. It was a pleasure.
73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of r miles Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 11:57 AM To: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sad You'd love a K3 on 6m. I've not gotten the pre amp yet but I hear well with a modest short boom 5 el yagi. What I really love is the KPA500. Man that 500w on 6m is the difference. Not to the century mark yet just 89/88 but if 6m ever picks up this summer I hope to get closer. Been DXing for 50 yr.s & as a CW OP it's the best RX I have used & I've used every brand you could name and then some. K9IL ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html