[Elecraft] KXPA100 et Smarttuner SG230

[Mark Forsyth]

I have exactly the same setup except that I use an SGC237. Set tune power to
5W and use the tune button on the radio. Works a treat for me.

Cheers,
Mark F...
VK3ZMF / VK3KW

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Luc Favre
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 6:51 PM
> To: Liste Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 et Smarttuner SG230
> 
> Hello,
> 
> My configuration : KX3, KXPA100 (with KXAT100, not used in normal
> operation), coax line, SG230 (Smartuner), doublet.
> 
> My question :
> In way to tune the Smarttuner, I must send some RF into the Smartuner via
> the coax line. Before the tuning process begins, the SWR in the coax line
to
> the Smartuner may be very high. In this case, the KXPA100 goes into Fault
> Condition ("Err Ant") ; no RF more, the tuning process stops.
> 
> Roundabouts :
> 1. PA off (via menu), tuning with KX3 barefoot.
> 2. KXAT100 on, KXAT100 tuning, Smartuner tuning, KXAT100 off.
> 
> Doing so (1. or 2 above), I can get the Smartuner tuned, but it's a bit
> cumbersome.
> 
> Any idea ?
> 
> 73
> Luc/F6HJO/HB9ABB
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