Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop

2013-11-04 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
I’ve had a ball with my KX3 and AlexLoop Walkham, particularly on 20- and 17-meters. Very easy to set-up, and easy to tune with just a little practice. I have the unedited QST “Short Takes” review in the “Reviews” section of my website at www.ad5x.com. Included in that review is a simple

[Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop

2013-11-03 Thread Gary Hawkins
First thanks to all those that responded to my request to see a KX3 - that was achieved this weekend. I'm looking to setup a light weight SOTA setup. In addition to the KX3, I also saw a mini-buddipole and while it seems to be well manufactured and comes in a nice case it weighs about 2.5lbs,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop

2013-11-03 Thread Chip Stratton
Hi Gary - I've been using the AlexLoop with my KX3 on SOTA, and it has worked extremely well for me. The only real downside to it is expense, but if you can get past that you should be very happy with it. I usually activate with W5ODS who uses an EARCHI end fed with a 32 foot telescoping pole.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop

2013-11-03 Thread Doug Turnbull
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop First thanks to all those that responded to my request to see a KX3 - that was achieved this weekend. I'm looking to setup a light weight SOTA setup. In addition to the KX3, I also saw a mini-buddipole and while it seems to be well

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop

2013-11-03 Thread David Christ
How close is too close? David K0LUM On Nov 3, 2013, at 1:27 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote: You must be selective in where the AlexLoop is positioned; too close to some wires or metal and it may not perform as you would like. 73 Doug EI2CN

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop

2013-11-03 Thread Doug Turnbull
Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 with Alex Loop How close is too close? David K0LUM On Nov 3, 2013, at 1:27 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote: You must be selective in where the AlexLoop is positioned; too close to some wires or metal and it may not perform as you would like