[Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

[Bill W2BLC]

Was on 75 this morning and carefully monitoring what is going on with 
the tuner. I am running 100 Watts through the KAT500 - the amp is on 
standby until this gets fixed. No smoke wanted here hihihi.

Results:  Several times during QSO the tuner would click and make noises 
- this while on MANUAL. No changes noted on any meters - and I monitor 
output from the K3 and before the antenna. No unusual deflections noted.

Then comes the real sadness:  No one noticed that I wasn't running the 
amp! Not a single comment - negative about my signal. Makes me stop and 
think about making some near future changes in the equipment lineup. I 
think this "problem" may have been a good wake up call on what I really 
need. Odd the lessons we take away from conversations on the reflector.

Bill W2BLC K-Line