[Elecraft] [KX3] Antenna Tuner Or Not

[Phil Hystad]

I am perplexed and bewildered but not yet bothered.  I can't decide on whether I should order the internal 20 watt ATU or not.  I have the external T1 ATU and can use that but I would buy the internal ATU if there were significant advantages like ease of use.

I plan to use the KX3 in both a portable fashion and mobile in my truck.  I will use as mobile with my Hi-Q screwdriver that is tuned for low SWR via an external drive tuner (like N2VZ turbo tuner) so I will not really need an ATU.  But, I am not going mobile until the 100-watt amp is available.  With portable work, I will be barefoot with the KX3.  I use the T1 now with my KX1.

So, are there advantages to the internal KX3 ATU over the T1.

73, phil, K7PEH

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