[Elecraft] KAT500 matching

[Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

I don't know the exact answer, but there is nothing wrong with a 2:1 SWR 
since the KPA500 will work into that load easily.  However I would 
expect it to match to 1.2 or better

The range will be more limited at lower frequencies - that is just the 
way the math works for matching networks although the smallest step size 
is important at high frequencies.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/30/2012 1:14 PM, Brian Linn wrote:
> Does anyone know what the term "matches" means in relation to the phrase
> "Matches approx 10:1 SWR at 500-600 W?"
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> Does it mean: a) that will achieve 1:1 of the antenna is at 10:1, or b) that
> will achieve the accepted "match" value of 2:1 when the antenna is at 10:1?
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> Or, stated another way, what is the original mismatch it can tune down to
> where the transmitter will see 2:1 (in the 500-600 W range) ?
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> Brian KD0HII
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