[Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

[Leigh L Klotz, Jr.]

I wish it were possible to use the KAT100 wattmeter with an amplifier 
other than the KPA100 but it isn't.  I have an HFPacker amp, and if you 
bring VRFdet into the K2, it applies the K2 ALC to the output of the 
amplifier, and the RF gain knob won't go past 15W.  The solution from 
Gary was to use the internal VRFdet, but that means I lose out on the 
wattmeter.

Maybe I could make a PIC-based display or even a simple vu-style 
comparator that reads the external VRFdet!

Leigh/WA5ZNU
On Wed, 24 May 2006 7:07 am, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> JT,
>
> The Elecraft KAT2, KAT1, KXAT1, KAT100 and KAT100 already contain
> wattmeters, so if you have one of these in your station, you do have a
> wattmeter buit in - no need to carry a separate wattmeter, particularly 
> for
> the trail.  Of course, if you are using a non-Elecraft QRP rig, then 
> the
> need is obvious, and the T1 can serve the purpose there.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Speaking of test equipment, I'd like to see Elecraft come out with a
> real QRP watt meter at a decent price.  Something small that can be
> taken to the field and can read 1 mW up to 20W.  The OHR QRP watt
> meter is nice but too big for the trail and a bit on the expensive
> side IMO.  I think a watt meter of this type could probably be offered
> in the $50 - $75 range, especially in kit form.
>
> 72 de JT, W6FO
>
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