[Elecraft] Question on KAT1 Performance

[Phil Wheeler]

I suspect the KAT1 is somewhat less robust (L and C range) than the LDG 
QRP tuner.  But the even less capable KXAT1 still tunes well.

The only way to know for sure is to try it on a particular antenna.

73, Phil

Kevin F. Glynn wrote:

>Seasons Greetings and ho ho ho.
>
>I am purchasing a used K1 with the KAT1 configured for 20 and 40 Meters.  I
>would like to use the rig with a center fed dipole and various loops fed
>with ladderline while working portable.  I'm thinking about using W2DU
>ferrite bead 1:1 choke at the rig's output to the ladderline.  Do you think
>the tuner is capable of working efficiently or am I asking too much of it?
>
>I also own the LDG QRP Automatic Antenna Tuner (original model) and could
>use that.  Has anyone compared the KAT1 to the LDG QRP Tuner?  Worst case I
>could go with my MFJ-901B T tuner.
>  
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