Hi all,
I have a new set of mobile antennas, pro am series with magnet mount. Most
works just fine but I have one thing I don't understand. I have a K1 and a
K2 and while the K2 (without tuner enabled) shows an SWR of 2:1 on the 30m
antenna the K1 immediately reduces power to 0.1w and shows SWR
You know, Gerhard I have had the same problem at times.
Paul Gates
Elecraft K1 #231
XG1
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- Original Message -
From: Gerhard Schwanz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 5:07 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Antenna problem / phenomenon
Hi
The answer to the problem is an old one in that it is difficult to get an HF
antenna to work with a mag mount due to the low capacitance between the
magnetic base and the vehicle body.
VHF/UHF antenna mounted on a mag mount is OK as the effective low
capacitance does not present a problem.
Have you tuned the length of the 30m antenna? Out of the box it might
be wrong.
You also need a ground strap, if you don't want a permanent
installation. I hopr your car is metal, not fiberglass. You may need
some straps to hook other parts of the car together, such as roof to
body, or hood
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