[Elecraft] K3 - why SWR change with an amplifier

[ab2tc]

Hi,

But is it normal for the KPA500 input SWR to be 2:1?

Knut - AB2TC


Don Wilhelm-4 wrote
> 
> Jorge,
> 
> With the amplifier in standby, the K3 wattmeter sees the antenna SWR - 
> the same as when the antenna is connected to the K3.
> When the amp is switched to operate, the K3 will see the input SWR of 
> the amplifier - and that has no relationship with the antenna.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> <snip>
> 


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