[Elecraft] KPA-1500 issues

[K9MA]

That is exactly why it's important that the ATU of a solid state 
amplifier maintain a low SWR.

Scott K9MA

On 11/29/2018 21:59, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
> There IS a reason to be fanatical about a 1:1 SWR, although it doesn't 
> apply to an amp like the KPA1500.
>
> If you are running a tube amplifier that requires tuning, and the 
> tuner always provides the identical load, you can tune the amplifier 
> once, record the dial settings, and quickly reset the amplifier tuning 
> "by the numbers" when you change bands.
>
> But even a small change in load impedance might require manual 
> touch-up of the amp tuning. So it is nice to be able to preset the 
> tuner exactly.


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Scott  K9MA

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