[Elecraft] on the topic of autotuners

[n6wg at comcast.net]

I would suppose that a simple pot would allow one to
calibrate to 100 uA, assuming the source could provide at
least that much current.  I'm always looking for the simplest
solution possible.  I hate complexity for complixity's sake :-)
73, Bob N6WG

-------------- Original message -------------- 

> Bob, 
> That's a good point. I suppose if you knew that 100W 
> should provide say 100 uA, you could use a Bird 43 to 
> develop a scale for the meter. Maybe moving the KAT 
> into an EC2, finding a meter that fits the front panel 
> would accomplish this in a neat package. 
> 73, 
> Julius 
> n2wn 
> 
> --- n6wg at comcast.net wrote: 
> 
> > I wonder whether a simple phono connector on the 
> > rear of the rig 
> > or ATU wouldn't give access to an alalog voltage 
> > line. It could be used 
> > with an external meter for tuning indications. 
> > Calibration would still be a question, I suppose. 
> > 73, Bob N6WG 
> > 
> > 
> > > Steve, 
> > > 
> > > I agree, the bypass would be a welcome addition. 
> > I'd 
> > > also like to see a meter. It's nice to see power 
> > out 
> > > and SWR. LEDs are fine, but a meter is a more 
> > powerful 
> > > tool IMHO.(OK, Digital readout may be acceptable, 
> > but 
> > > not as instantaneous as a meter). 
> > > Cheers, 
> > > Julius 
> > > n2wn 
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