Hi Eric.

I still run QRP here with a Ten Tec Argonaut 509--old technology, but 
pretty simple and effective.

73, de Lou K2LKK



At 11:47 AM 11/22/2007 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi Buddy,
>That sounds like an interesting antenna.
>
>I'm sure Elecraft wants to make their k3 as accessible as possible.
>
>As a blind person I just get tired sometimes of waiting.
>
>Think what I'm going to do for my current situation to run low power qrp is
>the following.
>
>Buy a suitable rig
>
>Get the sgc model 211 auto tuner that only requires power from your
>transceiver to tune
>
>And use the mfj kit with loops of various sizes and a stand.
>
>I understand this tuner will tune a loop and I can easily set the whole
>thing on mmy balcony.
>
>I'm also considering either the High Sierra screwdriver antennas or the
>TW10.
>
>I think the mfj loops and sgc tuner will be a cheaper solution.
>
>I'm alsoconsidering getting the Ten-Tec Argonaut V and controling it with a
>computer.
>
>I'm also in no hurry so may just wait and get the lower powered Elecraft k3.
>
>If I really get impatient I might just buy the Kenwood TS480SAT that seems
>to be quite accessible right out of the box.
>
>My intention is to try to run either cw or ssb or psk31 from my apartment.
>
>73,
>
>Eric
>Ku3I
>
>
>
>
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