OK, so now we have heard from a few folks that have this problem.
As a soon to be purchaser of a similar set-up, I am quite concerned.
What is the solution to this problem ?
I read one post about putting the Tuner in Manual mode, but I also
read that another user has had the problem in Manual mode.
How does one fix this ?
73 es HNY, Dick, W1KSZ
On 12/30/2013 11:10 AM, Joe K2UF wrote:
I have had a similar thing happen to me also. I have been in a contest on a
run freq. and suddenly the KPA500/KAT500 will fault. This is on CW. If I
do a 'tune' the amp/tuner will retune and I can continue. Of course in the
few seconds it takes I will usually lose the freq.
73, Joe K2UF
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of KD0Q-Glenn
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 9:24 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem
I experience this as well, only on 80 meters with the KPA500 in
operate. Always thought that it was RF getting into the KAT500 sensing
as I can usually back off to 300 Watts, force a KAT500 re-tune and continue.
Glenn - KD0Q
On 12/30/2013 07:59, Bill W2BLC wrote:
This is exactly why I want to see this complete discussion in full
view. It is a problem here also - occurring often and without any
obvious cause. Putting the tuner in AUTO or in MANUAL does not stop it
from happening. The tuner does not seem to understand the term MANUAL.
My experience is from 75 meters - with no change in antennas - and
will occur on oft used frequencies in the middle of a transmission.
The tuner just suddenly decides it is time to make noises. I do not
use other bands and the antenna is a dipole that present no problems
to other rigs and tuners (read as nothing wrong with the antenna or
feedlines, which have all been completely checked).
AT the very least, I now know I am not alone with this problem.
Thanks,
Bill W2BLC K-Line
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