"I just got an MFJ-998 auto tuner to work with the K3. I'm using the K3 TUNE function (15 watts) to trigger the auto tune function on the MFJ-998. Generally, it works fine. However, if I try to tune up to a very non-resonant band on my antennas where the SWR is very high, the K3 reduces the power output to the point where the 998 cannot initiate the tuning process..."
Usually the problem is due to you having a tuning solution on one band that leaves a very high SWR when you move to a new band - often worse than if the MFJ-998 was just bypassed (the MFJ-998 doesn't "know" you've changed bands except by sampling RF). The solution is usually to just tap the TUNE button on the MFJ-998 when you change bands. This bypasses the tuner. Then hit TUNE on the K3. In most cases there will be enough power to start the tune cycle on the MFJ-998. Phil - AD5X ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
