[Elecraft] KPA1500 ATU - ability to handle more than two antennas
K9MA
k9ma at sdellington.us
Thu Jan 25 22:58:47 EST 2018
I'm concerned about the same issue: Multiple antennas on one band. I
have an automated antenna selection system. In addition to following
the band data from the transceiver, there are switches to select
antennas. I frequently have to very quickly switch antennas, so it must
involve only a single switch. Using a mouse with the computer is
nowhere near fast enough and I really don't want to make it dependent on
the computer, anyhway. However, my antennas have different impedances,
so require different ATU settings. So, how can I tie the KPA1500 ATU
into my antenna control switch so it automatically switches settings?
All the antenna switching is external to the amp, so only a single amp
output is used. The ideal would be a control line to the amp,
controlled by the same switch that selects antennas, which would select
ATU settings. I really don't want to make it dependent on the
computer. I expect others have the same issue. Can the KPA1500 be made
to do something like this?
73,
Scott K9MA
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Scott K9MA
k9ma at sdellington.us
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