[Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Ports

[Jim Brown]

I think Ed has articulated exactly what I need, but a lot more than what 
most users need.  I was just counting HF TX antennas and came up with a 
total of 11, and have plans to add two or three more this summer. In the 
pro audio world, we do a lot with things that can be modularly expanded 
to fit various system configurations.  Perhaps  a 6x2 unit with that 
capability would work well.

Also, I have set up my station so that I can switch between two power 
amps for each radio -- a KPA500 and a legal limit tube amp.  The KPA 
gives me instant on and 6M with minimal shack heating and low 
electricity cost, and the tube amp is for serious contesting, or when I 
need the extra 4 dB to get over noise on the other end.

73, Jim K9YC

On 7/13/2011 12:05 PM, Ed Muns wrote:
> 1.  At least eleven antenna ports: 6 primary bands 160-10, 3 WARC bands, 6
> and 2 meters.  All of these bands are possible with a K3.
>
> 2.  At least two radio ports for SO2R, but more would be "nice".
>
> 3.  Generalized ability to user-configure any antenna port to any band.
> Example use cases are a tribander, a 40 meter dipole used on 15 meters and a
> 10 meter antenna used for 12 meters.
>
> 4.  Maximum integration with the K3, KPA500, KAT500 and KRC2 as possible.
>
> 5.  Remotable, for those who wish to mount it on a tower closer to the
> antennas, with only the radio coaxes and control cable back to the operating
> position.
>
> Ed - W0YK