Don, Thanks for the comments. Actually I have this persistent urge to make my shack as much Elecraft as possible. So, if Elecraft offers it, I generally want to buy it. Therefore, in a few months I will work to modify my antenna to work with the KAT500. Also, this will be done in tandem with my interest in creating some kind of "good" 160 meter solution -- right now, I have a jury rigged setup to operate on 160 which I rarely use because it is a hassle to set up each time -- it is not a permanent solution.
So, this will be the project for the warmer months -- not necessarily drier, just warmer. If I wanted drier I would have to wait until August! phil On Dec 31, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > 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 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ 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
