[Elecraft] KAT500 question

[KD7YZ Bob]

On Monday Claire used a Straight-Key to send:
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> You don't have to keep that power level, Bob. You only need it if the KAT500
> needs to retune, and then only for the retune cycle. For that you might QSY
> a few KHz

On CW or SSB I could try that. With some of these WSJT-Like modes, it's
pretty important to be on the same freq u were on, within Hertz; And,
call me old, but with about 6 to 10 seconds before the other cycle
starts, there isn't a lot of time to QSY and retune.

> to a clear spot although between five and twenty watts you are
> only talking about a one S-unit difference in signal. 

thanks. Although I was more worried about damaging the K3 than the
signal strength.


> The next thing is to find out why your antenna is so sensitive to moisture.

hmmm, true.  Same when there is ice on it or snow. The other night in a
45mph wind, the 160m DP was going up and down about 30 feet it looked to
me. I use blocks and pulley to let it "float"  It was graceful to watch
but worrisome too.


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Best regards,
Bob  KD7YZ    Win7-64bit + K3