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Re: Question about forthcoming KAT500

Posted by Don Wilhelm-4 on Dec 31, 2011; 11:23pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Question-about-forthcoming-KAT500-tp7141131p7141289.html

Phil,

You might want to try adding or subtracting some feedline - that is sure
to make some feedpoint impedance change.  OTOH, if you now have a
working system, why change?  If there is some added value to using the
KAT500 over what you have installed and working, then fine, look at how
to best integrate the KAT500 - but if what you have works to your
satisfaction, then why change.
Don't monkey with what works.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/31/2011 6:06 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> Follow-up:
>
> Well, I did my own experiment.  I forgot briefly that I have a KAT3 which is also described as a 10:1 matching tuner.  Well, it does not seem to match most of my bands on the delta loop.  So, the KAT500 is not on my to-buy list until I get this antenna fixed to match better.  I have a lot of ideas but I am waiting for warmer and dryer weather -- good because the KAT500 should be well tested by the field by then.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
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