[Elecraft] KPA-1500 issues

Wes Stewart wes_n7ws at triconet.org
Tue Nov 27 17:22:37 EST 2018


A few months ago I wrote about the potential errors in measuring SWR with 
amateur grade equipment. See my comments in this thread:

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-SWR-Numerical-Indication-td7643839.html

I imagine "the best they can do" is accurate.

Wes  N7WS

ps. I also said that if I was wrong, I was sure I would hear about it.  Crickets.

On 11/27/2018 12:39 PM, Paul Baldock wrote:
> [snip]
>
> I also note that when into a perfect 50 Ohms, and the tuner bypassed, on 6 
> meters, my KPA1500 says the SWR is 1.4:1. On 10 meters it reads 1.2:1. Rene 
> from Elecraft says "this is the best they can do".
>
> Other than the issues above I am very happy with the KPA1500.
>
> - Paul



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