[Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection

[Lyn Norstad]

Kent -

 

In addition, special rules are in place for operation on 630 meters and 2200 meters:

 

Section 97.313(g)(2) of the rules requires that, prior to starting operation in either band, radio amateurs must notify UTC that they intend operate by submitting their call signs, intended band(s) of operation, and the coordinates of their antenna’s fixed location. The new rules do not permit any mobile operation.

 

http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-opens-630-and-2200-meter-bands-stations-must-notify-utc-before-operating

 

I received approval to do so in November, 2017.  Here’s the website for those who may be interested:

 

https://utc.org/plc-database-amateur-notification-process/

 

73

Lyn, WØLEN

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KENT TRIMBLE
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2020 9:35 AM
To: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection

 

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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