K3 ATU Tune

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K3 ATU Tune

Edward Dickinson, III
Is there an output available for the K3 to key a remote ATU via the Tune
feature/button in the absense of an internal ATU?


Regards,
Dick - KA5KKT/4

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Re: K3 ATU Tune

Dave Martin-2
This would be nice.  I used the tune function that my Icom radios had
that keyed them up at 10 watts to activate my SGC antenna coupler.
The low power saves the relays as well as reducing interference.  I
bet it's on the firmware enhancement list already.

Dave W5DHM


On 9/6/07, Edward Dickinson, III <[hidden email]> wrote:
> Is there an output available for the K3 to key a remote ATU via the Tune
> feature/button in the absense of an internal ATU?
>
>
> Regards,
> Dick - KA5KKT/4
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Re: K3 ATU Tune

M0XDF
I too would like this and rather hope Elecraft have already incorporated it.

I have a long wire tuned with an SG237 outside the shack with its coax
coming inside. I am planning on continuing to use that when at home (and
probably put a 1/2 G5RV on the other Ant in).

I currently have an FT-857 and key the rig at 20W via the ACC jack and the
'little brown wire' that tells it I'm on battery power and limits output to
20W.

I'm rather hoping something similar will be possible - I know I'll be able
to key the K3, just if dropping power with a button press will be possible.


On 6/9/07 16:28, "Dave Martin" <[hidden email]> sent:

> This would be nice.  I used the tune function that my Icom radios had
> that keyed them up at 10 watts to activate my SGC antenna coupler.
> The low power saves the relays as well as reducing interference.  I
> bet it's on the firmware enhancement list already.
>
> Dave W5DHM
>
>
> On 9/6/07, Edward Dickinson, III <[hidden email]> wrote:
>> Is there an output available for the K3 to key a remote ATU via the Tune
>> feature/button in the absense of an internal ATU?
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Dick - KA5KKT/4
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