[Elecraft] Auto Tuner

[Jim Miller KG0KP]

I think you have probably just listed the reason LDG isn't supporting 
Elecraft - they can't handle it.

73, Jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Beford" <bruce.beford at myfairpoint.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Auto Tuner


>> 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.
>
>
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