[Elecraft] Antenna Coupler Wish List Item.

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Morning Eric,

Would be good to see a "Silent Tune" design of Antenna Coupler replace the
KAT100 etc.eventually with a few milliwatts not watts going out during
tuning of antenna system. The Tx could be running full power (or less). We
have enough "Tuners" (deliberate or otherwise) who always choose ABC39XYZ's
frequency when the latter comes back to you at 319. Thinking a little
further, a Silent Tune design can also provide a dummy load for testing - if
done right, 50 +j0 plus minus whisker. Warning label must say "Disconnect
antenna if testing rig". Diode "self bias" easily offset by stable DC bias,
if using diode detectors at low power.

73,

Geoff
GM4ESD

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