[Elecraft] Elecraft KAT1 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER

[Mike Morrow]

Don wrote:

> When it has found a tuning solution, it will display the resulting SWR.  
> Tap any button to exit the TUNE process.

It's worth noting that the K1 continues transmitting after the tuning is complete, until the TUNE process is manually exited.

>  ...if you have done a TUNE on all bands, there is no need to re-tune
> unless you change antennas.

I'll add the obvious "or you operate far enough from the last-tuned frequency while using a limited-bandwidth antenna."  That happens easily if you have the 150 kHz (typically 170 kHz) VFO span option and a dipole on 40 meters.  :-)

Mike / KK5F