[Elecraft] Question about forthcoming KAT500

[Phil Hystad]

Don,

Thanks for the comments.  Actually I have this persistent urge to make my shack as much Elecraft as possible.  So, if Elecraft offers it, I generally want to buy it.  Therefore, in a few months I will work to modify my antenna to work with the KAT500.  Also, this will be done in tandem with my interest in creating some kind of "good" 160 meter solution -- right now, I have a jury rigged setup to operate on 160 which I rarely use because it is a hassle to set up each time -- it is not a permanent solution.

So, this will be the project for the warmer months -- not necessarily drier, just warmer.  If I wanted drier I would have to wait until August!

phil


On Dec 31, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Phil,
> 
> You might want to try adding or subtracting some feedline - that is sure to make some feedpoint impedance change.  OTOH, if you now have a working system, why change?  If there is some added value to using the KAT500 over what you have installed and working, then fine, look at how to best integrate the KAT500 - but if what you have works to your satisfaction, then why change.
> Don't monkey with what works.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/31/2011 6:06 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> Follow-up:
>> 
>> Well, I did my own experiment.  I forgot briefly that I have a KAT3 which is also described as a 10:1 matching tuner.  Well, it does not seem to match most of my bands on the delta loop.  So, the KAT500 is not on my to-buy list until I get this antenna fixed to match better.  I have a lot of ideas but I am waiting for warmer and dryer weather -- good because the KAT500 should be well tested by the field by then.
>> 
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
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