[Elecraft] Wish I had a KAT1500

[Don Wilhelm]

Vic,

 From what I have heard, the KAT500 will handle 1500 watts, but at an 
SWR of only 3:1 - that is the same as the ATU in the KPA1500 can handle.
At lower power (its rated power of 500 watts) the KPA500 will tune a 
10:1 SWR.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/27/2018 10:32 AM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
> I am using an older Palstar AT-Auto automatic tuner. It has a coil and 
> capacitor operated by stepper motors. When it works, it's fine; but it 
> requires a lot of maintenance and fiddling. What I need is something 
> that works as well as the KAT3 in my K3; quick, trouble-free, and good 
> for a 10:1 SWR on HF.
> 
> Oh yes, it has to handle 1.5 kW, too.
> 
> If Elecraft would beef up the KAT500 to meet the above specs, I'd buy one.