[Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection

[KENT TRIMBLE]

Deja Vu.

Virtually none of the U.S. manufacturers after WW-II (with some 
exceptions) included 160-meters in their transmitters or ham-band only 
receivers for at least three reasons:  1) LORAN precluded use in some 
parts of the United States; (2) small urban lots precluded dipoles in 
the air, and long radials precluded verticals on the ground; and (3) the 
market wasn't there.  It wasn't until LORAN disappeared and hams got 
interested in 160 that the band started showing up on imported Japanese 
transceivers.

Until a substantial commercial market develops, 630 meters will be 
home-brewed only.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV



On 3/7/2020 3:07 PM, Lyn Norstad wrote:
> Bob -
>
> If you are addressing me, I am afraid that you are misinterpreting my remarks.
>
> I bought the unit knowing full well what the tradeoffs were.  The capabilities it has more than offset that deficiency.
>
> I just wish it also covered 630, but apparently "shame on me" for even suggesting there might be a feature or two that could be beneficially added.
>
> 73
> Lyn, WØLEN
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob McGraw K4TAX
> Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2020 1:27 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection
>
> If it doesn't do what you need and your needs are outside of the
> specifications, then one needs to ask "why did I purchase this item?".
> The fact it does not cover 630 meters is understandable and is not a
> fault of Elecraft or the KAT500.   The frequency range covered, per the
> specs, is 1.8 to 54 MHz, continuous.
>
> I have no sympathy, patience or understanding as to why someone wants to
> use an item outside of the design specifications.  It just makes no
> sense at all.  I often say if one wants to know where the issue lies, go
> look in the mirror.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>



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