[Elecraft] elecraft kat1

[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

One other thing - if your match varies from time to time, look for bad 
connections in your antenna system.  An intermittent connection can 
allow good tuning one time and poor results at another time.

73,
Don W3FPR

E Neubauer wrote:
> Hello: I have noticed that my k1 (with the kat1) seems to have difficulty obtaining a low SWR with most of my antenna efforts.  Most of the time, it stays at 4:1 or higher.  I have been successful at obtaining 1:1, but it is kind of hit-or-miss and only works for one band.   I live in a townhouse, so options aren't great, but I've mostly tried long wires and loops in the attic and yard.  Still, I thought obtaining a decent match wouldn't be so hard, especially on 40 meters.  I should note that I have the 2-band filter board for 40 & 80 meters.
> Also, I am new to ham radio, so I am not sure whether it is safe to operate the rig when the SWR is that high.  Comments or suggestions appreciated.
> 73,Ed  KB3SZZ
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