[Elecraft] K3: Using the MFJ-998 IntelliTuner

[Bill K9YEQ]

I did the same thing with the 994 with an ALS600.  I would use the tune set
at 10 watts from the K3.  If the SWR wouldn't come down low enough, I
selected a different antenna with my remote antenna switch, retuned and then
switched back to the desired antenna and that would reset the memory and
retune.  Resetting the power would not clear the already stored memory.
This would be a nice feature to have with any remote tuner... to avoid the
cabling which can be a big pain.  

73,

Bill
K9YEQ


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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using the MFJ-998 IntelliTuner

I do the same here Phil. I want to install the 998 out next to the inverted 
L's feed point. I've tried this by simply using 95 feet of landscape 
lighting cable to supply the 12v from my shack's power supply. When 
something goes wrong, I switch the DC off and back on to reset the 998 but 
I'm still not totally satisfied. I'm looking into using a multiconductor 
cable wired directly to the 998's control switches for complete remote 
control. Of course I couldn't actually see it's display.....Maybe a camera?
Occasionally the 998 runs into a matching problem and some tweaking needs to

be done with the manual controls thus the need for better remote control.
I've been running 1KW into the 998 from the Centurion without any issues so 
it does seem to be a rugged beast.
73
Steve
N4LQ
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