[Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave and all,

Are you aware that you can use both tuners "in tandem"?  You can set the 
manual tuner quickly for a close match and then let the internal tuner 
refine the match.

For instance, you have an antenna that is difficult to match, but you 
already have a list of setting for a close match (less than 3:1) on the 
manual tuner for that antenna - just turn to those settings and then let 
the KX1, K1, K2, K3 tuner clean up for a very ow SWR.

73,
Don W3FPR

> The bottom line for me is that the KX1 ATU is useful, but not very wide 
> ranging.  It may work better on some other types of antennas.  I'm glad I 
> have it, but some situations probably require an outboard unit that is more 
> versatile.  Since I use balanced feedline type antennas a lot when I am 
> portable, I usually have an outboard tuner for that reason.  I really like 
> "Z" match tuners for QRP use.  The NorCal BLT is a good one too.
>
> Dave W7AQK
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