[Elecraft] K2 / Buddistick Tuning

[Bryan]

I have a K2/KAT2 and a homebrew Buddistick.
I'm trying to tune the antenna for best resonance on 30m (10.125mhz) 
without the KAT2 in the circuit to ensure optimal power out.
The antenna is build according to plan with the correct whip, coil and 
counterpoise (radial)
Here's my problem.
Following the KAT2 manual "bypassing the matching network...", and using 
the suggested alternative procedure, ie. go to menu and set ATU AUTO and 
using dummy load DL1, tune the frequency.
I then go to menu and set ATU 1.0-1, back out of menu, switch to 
antenna, hold TUNE and read the SWR.
The SWR is 9.9:1, no matter how I shorten or lengthen the radial or the 
whip.
Obviously, I must be doing something wrong.
Ok, back to the manual...I'll try CALS.
Again I load up the dummy using AUTO to cancel stray inductance and 
capacitance, go to menu, set ATU CALS, backout of menu, switch to 
antenna, hold TUNE.
Initial SWR is now 4.3:1...I seem to be on to something. I adjust the 
radial length back and forth and achieve 1.2:1 with power set at 2W, I 
read 2.3F 0.0R.
This looks too good to be true....
Is the ATU providing the match or am I?
I don't have access to an antenna tuner.
Can anyone clarify the correct procedure, given that the first 
recommended method didn't work but the second seems to have?

73, Bryan VE6HBS