[Elecraft] K3 and Alpha 87A SWR

[Merv Schweigert]

I use a 99 with the K3 and any length coax works just fine,  it there is 
SWR on the
line there is a problem someplace,   have never had to cut a coax to any 
particular
length.
If theres SWR its either a ground differential problem between the amp 
and radio chassis or the
tuned input is not correct,  or the amps input resistor has been cooked.
Merv K9FD/KH6
> On Aug 22, 2012, at 1:01 PM, Jim Brown<jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>  wrote:
>
>    
>> You
>> might try engaging the auto tuner in the K3 if you have one.
>>      
> Be aware that both the Alpha 87A and 99 manuals tell you "NEVER use an automatic antenna tuner into or through the [87A or 99].  This will cause damage to the Input Wattmeter&  Input Relay."
>
> It's largely because of this prohibition that I don't even have a KAT3 in my K3.
>
> Bud, W2RU
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