[Elecraft] KPA500 Question

[AJ8MH-Radio.Joe.Hutchens]

My antenna is a TA-33-M-WARC.  It's flat around 14.150, but goes up fast 
as you head toward .350.

I have an FT-950 and FTDX-3000, and both need increased drive to get me 
to 500 watts.  More concerned about the fault at 1.4:1. Although the two 
could be related.  Anyway, the auto tuner handles it.  Looks like .28 uH 
and 62 pf switched in.  I need to check the load with my analyzer.

73,
Joe ( AJ8MH-Radio )

On 12/18/2016 10:27 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> I think requiring a different drive level is normal for most amplifiers.
> The K3S is the only transceiver that I have owned where the output can be
> set differently for each band, which is wonderful. My KPA-500 is pretty
> tolerant of SWR 2:1 or less however that may depend on the load type.  What
> is your 20m antenna?
>
> John KK9A
>
>