[Elecraft] KAT100 remote and weatherproof?

[Jack Brindle]

Interesting idea, and one that has been offered by many. The problem  
is the weight of the tuner. Weight will be determined by the power  
handling capabilities, and will be greater at higher powers. Unless  
the box is for QRP (and maybe even then), the tuner will have  
significant weight, causing quite a bit of stress on the dipole  
wires. It might work with an inverted Vee, or a center-supported  
dipole, but I don't think I would want one for a regular dipole.

However, combine it with open-wire feed from dipole to tuner with the  
tuner sitting on a support below the dipole (or on the ground), and I  
suspect I see a winner.

On Sep 7, 2005, at 1:52 PM, Joseph Trombino Jr wrote:

> Chuck Mabbott wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>> The T1 in a weather proof box that could be put on the end of the  
>>> pole [the dipole feed points]; a method of running the power to  
>>> it; possibly a LED [remote] so you know it is working would be  
>>> good, what do you think guys??
>>>
>
> -------------------------snip---------------------
>
> Here's what I would like to see.....a dipole center insluator that  
> contains an automatic antenna tuner that tunes when RF is applied.   
> Self-powered by battery with very low current draw....no control  
> cable required.....coax into the shack.
>
> The tuner would then be right at the center of the antenna....not a  
> bad place to put it either:-)
>
>                                    73, Joe W2KJ
>                                    I QRP, therefore, I am
>
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-Jack Brindle, W6FB
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