[Elecraft] K3: Order KAT3 with KPA500+KAT500

[Jim Brown]

On 7/2/2013 2:04 PM, Paul Pershin wrote:
> Should I order KAT3 if my plan to use  KPA500+KAT500 with a K3 all the time(with a different output power as required)?

No, with two minor exceptions. The first is QRP. Last I looked, the 
KAT500 does not sense frequency or autotune with only 5W drive.  The 
KAT3 does.  Second, adding the tuner gives you a second switched output 
from the K3, which yields a nice compact package for FD and other travel 
. IMO, not a good enough reason to buy the KAT3 unless you're really 
flush. :)

73, Jim K9YC