[Elecraft] The next generation KAT500

[Andy Durbin]

The next generation KAT500 should measure the complex load impedance, including the sign of X, compute the L and C required to match, and plug in those values as the initial tuning solution.  Why wouldn't this approach be better than flailing around in the dark like most auto tuners seem to do?

I doubt this will ever happen but the idea of combining the KAT500, LP-100A, and an Arduino controller to implement this "smart" tuner keeps banging around in my head.   Maybe one day I'll give it a try.

73,
Andy, k3wyc