[Elecraft] Tuner

[Jim Brown]

On Mon,11/17/2014 6:14 AM, David Cole wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am considering the Elecraft KAT500K tuner for my station...  I run
> around 1K to 1.5K for SSB, and 500 to 750 for RTTY/Digital.
>
> Is this pushing the Elecraft too far?

I'm using a pair in my SO2R station that I run legal limit. My antennas 
are all fairly well matched. When the KAT500 doesn't like the load or 
the power, it faults to protect itself.  If you're a reasonably 
technical guy who won't expect the tuner to do things it cannot do, I 
think you'll be very happy. I am.  As Don has said, it won't let you run 
high power to a badly matched load.

The KAT500 has three outputs, and the firmware remembers settings for 
each on each band (and even multiple frequencies on a band). Like the 
KPA500 (which I use when not contesting), all it takes is a dit or a 
bang on the mic to change bands and recall settings. I use no band data 
for either unit, and only PTT for the KPA.

73, Jim K9YC