[Elecraft] on the topic of autotuners

J F phriendly1 at yahoo.com
Wed Feb 9 12:46:33 EST 2005


Hi Geoff,

I'd add one more option/possibility: one suitable for
remote (at the antenna) mounting.
Keep the kit form option. It's a very easy build.
cheers,
Julius
n2wn

--- Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
<gmk at gm4esd.fsworld.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi Julius,
> Thanks for the fill in. I still have not received
> the early postings hmmmm.
> Strange, I just sent Eric and Wayne a wish for the
> >KAT100 and that is for a
> "Silent" antenna coupler that does not require watts
> to be radiated during
> tune, but only a few milliwatts. It would provide
> "for free" a dummy load,
> not only for testing but also a "default" load for
> the TX when the antenna
> falls down. Like you I would much prefer a meter, I
> do not like the LEDs at
> all as a VSWR indicator to be honest. Fine for
> "status" indicators.Ability
> to bypass coupler, Yes.
> CU off list re antennas.
> 73,
> Geoff.
> GM4ESD
> 
> 
> 
> > 'ello Geoff,
> > We're discussing the "wish list" for an updated
> > KAT100, or modifying the current version. I show
> my
> > advanced decrepitude by waxing philosophically
> about
> > adding a power out/SWR METER. LEDs are fine, but I
> > just prefer a meter!
> 
> 



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