I can't speak for the K3, but my KX3 only tunes when I ask (push a
button) but my LDG is an auto tuner. I DO have a LDG AT-200 on my
Orion. I had another brand z 125 watt tuner and it fried when I ran
RTTY at 100 watts. I switched to the LDG and it does take the power.
After digging (much digging) I found tuner z was only good for about 60
watts key down. The KX3 also "burps" when I change bands - quick, so I
am not sure the problem with the K3.
The pushing a button is nice, but... I can set the LDG tuner to
automatically tune when the VSWR gets above a set-point. Nice, no
"need" to push a button. It will tune with full power drive. Auto tune
is nice. The first Orion's with the built in tuner (LDG) only tuned
when asked (push the button). One reason I went for the external tuner
for the Orion II.
I do like my KX3. It is a little difficult to put the Orion in my
pocket. (the K3 wasn't out when I purchased the Orion...)
73, steve WB3LGC
On 10-Sep-15 4:49 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
Actually, I am of the opposite opinion and rate my LDG AT-200Pro above
the internal tuner of my K3. When I return to a previously tuned band
frequency on the LDG all I hear are a click or two and it is there. The
K3's tuner rattles and carries on for quite a bit longer seemingly
needing to find the match all over again as though there is no memory in
the tuner. The K3 tuner is still reasonably fast, but just annoying
that it seems to go through the whole cycle when changing bands on an
antenna previously used.
73, Nate, N0NB
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