[Elecraft] KAT2 question

[Ingo Meyer (DK3RED)]

Hello Geoff,

> I have a quick question, as I have been using an MFJ tuner to a balanced 
> feedline on a doublet, and have not built a balun for the K2/KAT2 yet.  
> Is there a bypass mode for the KAT2 such that I can use an external 
> tuner?  ATU AUTO, of course, causes the KAT2 to go thru a tune cycle 
> when pressing the TUNE button on the K2.

Yes, its possible. If you use the KAT2 as SWR/wattmeter only, the matching network 
is disabled/bypassed. Switch your KAT2 via the menu to CALS (for SWR display) or 
CALP (for power meter).
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