[Elecraft] re KPA 500 and ATU

ab2tc ab2tc at arrl.net
Thu Apr 7 17:07:15 EDT 2011


Hi,

That's a brilliant blog entry and it really resonates with me as I am in the
exact same situation. If I can hear them I can *usually* work them but not
always and that 5x boost probably would put me over the edge. My main worry
isn't the 2K dollars but potential interference with my neighbors various
electronics gadgets.

AB2TC - Knut


John Harper AE5X wrote:
> 
> For exactly the reason you mention, I'm not a fan of built-in tuners. They
> limit flexibility.
> 
> Like you, I am limited to one antenna but don't consider it an impediment
> - my dipole is thaaaaat close (holding fingers 1 inch/2.54 cm apart) to
> having 300 countries to its credit. 271 of those are at 100 watts and it's
> time to go after the rest, thus the amp.
> 
> For others needing help in justifying its purchase, I offer the following.
> YMMV:
> http://www.ae5x.com/blog/2011/04/07/the-voices-in-my-head/
> 
> John Harper
> http://www.ae5x.com/blog
> 
> 
> 


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