[Elecraft] Tuner

[David Cole]

Hi Jim,
Thanks for the info...  I will be getting an amp from Elecraft if they
ever come out with a 1K job, and buy the tuner then...  THANK YOU!
-- 
Thanks and 73's,
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On Mon, 2014-11-17 at 10:28 -0800, Jim Brown wrote:
> 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
> 
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