[Elecraft] K3 Front End Protection

[Fred Smith]

I have saw this posted before but not quite in this respect. I'm using 2
K3's with a Array Solutions SIXpack antenna controller SO2R, using 3
different antennas for HF a beam covering all bands 10-40m, vertical 10-160m
and a OCFD @ 55' 270' long 10-160m.

 

The OCFD is using the same tower as the beam only 10' from the feed point.
The vertical a Hy Gain AV-18HT with a top mounted kit for 160m is only about
125' from the tower very good radial field.

 

My "B" station K3 is a full Elecraft KPA500/KAT500/W2, the second "A"
station is a K3/P3-SVGA into an Alpha 87A legal limit + Palstar HF-Auto.

 

With these power levels I don't want to tempt fate but may very well like to
use both radios at the same time while monitoring another band on the other
radio and a quick call once in a while. I have looked at several front end
protectors but they to be all for just receiving antennas and preamps no
transmit ones Am I correct not to trust the built in protection in the K3
for this? It's a great radio but don't want to destroy it either by running
that much power in antennas so close.

 

If the K3 cannot handle this power could anyone guide me to a source that
sells something that meets my needs.

 

Thanks to all for your response.

 

73,

Fred/N0AZZ