[Elecraft] KAT3 and Six Meters ...

[Rich - K1HTV]

Joe,
You are not alone.  I've noticed the same problem here with my K3's ATU. With
the ATU in BYPASS the SWR is low on my 6M yagi. When I turn the ATU on and press
the tune button, the K3 finds a dip, but when I transmit, the SWR is much higher
than with the ATU turned on. Pressing the tune button a 2nd or 3rd time makes do
difference.

As you reported, this does not happen on any of the other HF bands.

73,
Rich - K1HTV

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----Original Message-----
From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:lists at subich.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 11:42 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT3 and Six Meters ...


I'm seeing a strange behavior with the KAT3 on six.

If I engage the tuner it finds a low SWR and stops tuning.
However, if I then close the Key the K3 shows "HI SWR" and folds back.  This
happens even on the dummy load (1.15:1).
It does not happen on any other band.

Suggestions?

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV