[Elecraft] K3 and KAT500 low power problems

mcduffie at ag0n.net mcduffie at ag0n.net
Thu Nov 13 17:52:29 EST 2014


> I tune up with 20 watts, all is fine, 1.0 swr.  But then I transmit with power at around 5 watts, in a digital transmission, the KAT500 starts a tuning cycle, then ends in a fault condition.  If I transmit with the power above about 10 watts, clear up to 100, everything works perfect?

As previously recommended, you should not leave it in auto after tuning.  After
tuning, use manual mode so that it doesn't "go hunting".  This seems to be
especially true for CW/SSB, where power varies between zero and X watts.

Gary


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