The KXAT3 will have the same matching range as the KAT3. The only difference is the power-handling capability, and the use of latching relays so RX-mode current drain is zero when not actually tuning the L- network.
73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 6, 2011, at 7:57 AM, John Ragle wrote: > This is exactly correct! A "bad" (i.e. incapable) ATU is useless, and > for mobile, at least, external power is not a problem. Even using the > radio as a BPS (backpacker's special) it is much less problematic to > carry a small external battery pack than an external ATU. You can use > the battery pack to keep your electric socks warm while waiting for > sunspots... > > John Ragle -- W1ZI > > On 6/6/2011 10:31 AM, David Yarnes wrote: [snip] >> ...If a VHF option is possible, but would require some >> substitution, is it >> possible to have it be an alternative to the internal battery >> option instead >> of the ATU? Maybe I'm in the minority, but to me, the internal ATU >> is much >> more valuable than the battery option. External power is much less >> problematic than a good ATU... > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
