FW: KAT500 vs KAT3 Matching Range

Posted by Dick Dievendorff on
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KAT500-vs-KAT3-Matching-Range-tp7416153p7418342.html

The KAT500 is a "beefed up" version of the KAT3, using very similar value
components (in pF and uH) but larger current and voltage capacities. The
range of antenna impedances that can be matched are quite similar.
 
The KAT500 firmware algorithm started with the KAT3 algorithm, but the
KAT500 must also work with other transceivers and a high power amplifier, so
additional capability is required.
 
Significantly more memory is available for storing antenna tuner settings.
 
73 de Dick, K6KR
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Andy Wood
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 10:46 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 vs KAT3 Matching Range
 
Hi Bob,
 
The KAT3 tuner has one of the widest matching ranges I have ever seen from
an autotuner. Only maybe twice has it not matched what I have connected to
it.
I suppose I want to know if the KAT500 is a "beefed up" version of the KAT3,
using the same value components and firmware algorithms.
 
Andy  VK4KY
 
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