[Elecraft] On the idea of antenna tuner products

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > Yes, I probably will buy the KXAT100 tuner option but I still think
 > a separate product of a 100 watt class auto-tuner would be a nice
 > addition to the Elecraft store.

The "problem" is that Elecraft can not offer a stand alone tuner for
the same price (or even close to the same price) as those tuners built
into the other hardware.  The built-in tuners leverage the wattmeter,
directional coupler, processor and case (at a minimum) of the "host"
device.

Granted there is some additional cost due to higher ratings for the
toroids and capacitors in a higher power tuner but compare the price
of the KAT3A (no case, wattmeter, processor, etc.) and the KAT500
(complete) and you will get an idea of the added cost necessary to
turn one of the internal tuners into a stand-alone product.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-06-09 2:27 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> My current lament:
>
> I own the T1 tuner and have used it with several QRP rigs.  Having an external tuner like the T1 has saved me money when I bought my KX1 (not choosing the internal tuner) besides being very useful.
>
> Every now and then, I sort of wish that a nice small package 100-watt tuner was offered by Elecraft.  Auto-tuner of course and every bit as nice as the KAT500 which I do own.  Some Elecraft people buy up to 3, maybe 4, auto-tuners from Elecraft:  K2 auto-tuner, K3 auto-tuner, KXPA100 amp optional tuner, and even the KAT500 can be included.
>
> It would be nice.  Here I am contemplating the purchase of the KXPA100 and I am yet again faced with the question of whether to buy the internal tuner or not.  No way would I go for some other third party tuner as the price differential is no where near what it would need to be to offset the value of and benefit of the Elecraft tuner.
>
> Yes, I probably will buy the KXAT100 tuner option but I still think a separate product of a 100 watt class auto-tuner would be a nice addition to the Elecraft store.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
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