[Elecraft] K1 and KAT1

Mon Apr 22 14:43:01 2002

But the capability of the KAT1 is reputed to be significantly less than 
that of the KAT2; may be apples and oranges.

73, Phil

Jim and Kate wrote:

>Hi Sandy:
>I have the built in antenna tuner for the K2. It will handle an
>imbalance of up to 10:1 SWR. That is a VERY large range. I would suggest
>you look at the specs for the K1. Then compare it to any of the built in
>antenna tuners in the Kenwood line, for example and then decide. It is
>just simple physics. I notice that the newly marketed Alpha Delta
>external tuner is retailing for $399.00. It also handles up to a 10:1
>SWR mismatch.
>73,
>Jim K7JIH  K2 #1302  SSB, NB, Audio Filter, KAT2, OrKnb
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sandy, W5TVW
>Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 9:50 AM
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>Subject: [Elecraft] K1 and KAT1
>
>Hello all.
>    Looking for some comments about what kind of antennas the KAT1 will
>handle.
>"Long" wires, whips, loaded antennas, slopers, dipoles coax and ladder
>line fed(w/balun)?  How was performance, limitations, caveats, etc.
>    Don't want to invest the bucks in it unless it will do what I want.
>    Comments/criticisms/etc. welcomed.
>73,
>Sandy W5TVW
>
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