[Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. KXAT3 vs. T1

[Julia Tuttle]

Hi folks,

I was looking at Elecraft's antenna tuners, and I'm a little confused at
their specs.

The T1 and KXAT2 are listed as having 7L7C networks, while the KX3 is
listed as having an 8L8C network, but all three are listed as being able to
match up to a 10:1 SWR.

Why doesn't the KXAT3 have a wider matching range from the extra inductor
and capacitor?

Is the 10:1 spec conservative and in reality all three can exceed it but
the KXAT3 will outperform the other two? Do the eighth inductor and
capacitor on the KXAT3 provide *closer* matches instead of a *wider*
matching range?

Thanks and 73,

Julie