[Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question

[Wes (N7WS)]

Did you not read the post?  He's talking about a KAT500, not a KAT3.

On 3/6/2016 10:31 AM, Scott Manthe wrote:
> I think you have to have the KAT3 tuner physically installed in the radio to 
> be able to select ANT 2 on the radio or in the utility.
>
> 73,
> Scott N9AA
>
>
> On 3/6/16 8:08 AM, Ed G wrote:
>> Hello,
>>       I am trying to understand the operation of the KAT500 utility.  Not
>> sure if my problem is pilot error or maybe a problem within the tuner
>> itself.  I have the latest firmware installed.
>>       I am unable to manually select the antenna using the utility. I cannot
>> physically check the tuner as it is in a remote location. Each time I select
>> an antenna other than ANT1 using the radio buttons, the selection reverts
>> back to ANT1. This happens whether in Bypass, Manual, or Auto modes.  I have
>> verified the antenna setup per band. In my case I want to use ANT2 for 80
>> meters, and have set this up in the antenna tab. I have even disabled ANT1
>> for 80 meters, but the utility still won't let me select ANT2 for 80 meters.
>> The KAT500 also does not automatically switch when RF is applied, even
>> though the utility will read the correct 3.5 MHz frequency.
>>       Any ides for what to check?
>> --Ed--