[Elecraft] Auto Tuner

[Bruce Beford]

> Phil Lamarche wrote:

> LDG is shipping a new 600 watt auto tuner this month for only 359.00.  It
> supports Icom and Yaesu for tracking with a cable.  Emailed the factory
> about the K3 and they said they had no plans to support Elecraft.  That
> tuner with the new amplifier would be perfect and LDG is missing the boat
> on this product.  I told them so as well.  Disappointed!

At first glance, I would not call this tuner "perfect" for use with the
KPA-500 at all. It is under-rated for full ouput of the KPA-500. It will
only handle 300W on RTTY, and 250W on 6M. From what I have read thus far,
the KPA-500 can comfortably produce continuous power levels that would bring
this tuner to it's knees.

I wouldn't be too disappointed. Keep looking.
Bruce, N1RX

>From the LDG website:

LDG has announced the AT-600Pro Autotuner. It will handle 600 watts on SSB
and CW, 300 watts on RTTY and 250 watts on 54 MHz. Features include an LED
indicator for antenna selection and an LED to indicate when in bypass.
Delivery for the AT-600Pro is mid June, 2010. A preliminary manual is
available from our Manuals section. Suggested Retail Price $359.99.