[Elecraft] KPA1500 ATU - ability to handle more than two antennas

[Ignacy]

Microham Station Master listens to K3 traffic, decodes frequency and sets
switches as programmed. This is regardless whether the amp or computer are
on. Also very reliable unit. Can also be used for as rotator controller. I
cannot praise it enough. 

I have Expert 2k-fa and it is  a love-hate relationships. On one hand, 2
input and 6 outputs with a reasonable antenna tuner. I switch bands and
antennas, and no extra work. On the other hand, it failed 4 times, the PS
supply creates RFI (fixed partially by a large toroid), and it is pretty
loud., requiring headsets all the time. Also, ability to control antennas
outside of front panel (or an unreliable app) is variable under Flex only
(DDUTIL). 

Expert 1.3k-fa has RFI quiet PS and is very light. Its back fans are quiet
but the one insides is annoyingly loud - apparently fixed in newer models.
Also only 4 antenna outputs. But it was brilliant working with KX3 as
CE0Y/NO9E. 

So I am looking for an Expert replacement -quiet both acoustically and RFI,
as automatic and with good CAT. Perhaps KPA1500-2 will be it. 

Ignacy, NO9E

 



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