I’ll use the internal tuner option in the KX3.
I have seen pics of KX2 and KX3 with wires going right to the binder posts with no choke, transformer, etc… This is the simplicity I’m looking for.
In the mean time, I have a 17’ whip by Chelegance. I got it so that I’d have an antenna that I know works while I experiment with wires. It’s heavy and long when packed up. Looking for simpler wires soon.