[Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

[G4GNX]

Hi all.

I am contemplating purchasing a KPA500 amplifier to complement my K3.

I currently have a MFJ 998 tuner which is good for 1.5KW but I think that the KAT500 tuner from Elecraft will be a superior product. Would this be a sensible assumption?

If I also buy the KAT500, will it easily interface with my Icom IC700 and is there a specific setting that would allow me to use the IC7100 “Tune” button, which allows tuning at reduced power (ISTR it’s set at 10watts)? 

73,

Alan. G4GNX