Setting the Tune power via the menu does just that - sets the Tune power - the problem is that the key line from the K3 is activated - nice for tuning up the amp - BUT - NOT so nice for activating an "auto-tune" matching device (like an LDG or MFJ) so it can do it's thing without the amp on line.
Of course, the work around is to put the amp in Standby, hit the K3 tune button, let the matching unit do its thing, take the K3 out of "Tune," then put the amp back online - and - voila - you're ready to go! Well, you're ready to go if the amp is already tuned, otherwise, you put it on line and hit "Tune" again to tune it up into the now matched antenna - whew! Putting an item in the K3 menu to either implement or defeat this action might be just as "button push" intensive depending on the operator's intent - either tune the auto-tuner or tune the amp. Catch 22? 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100 #83 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 3:16 PM To: 'Richard Thorne'; 'Phil & Debbie Salas' Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Amp disable on TUNE request Would not using the menu to set tune power do this? That is what I use. I set mine for 3 watts and tune the tuner. This is a level I can adjust depending on my station needs. 3 watts gives me enough to drive my QRO 600 W amp to tune the remote tuner. 73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard Thorne Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Amp disable on TUNE request Your reading my mind Phil. Good idea. Rich - N5ZC Phil & Debbie Salas wrote: > I use the TUNE feature on my K3 all the time for tuning my auto-tuners (both > a MFJ-998 in the shack for some of my antennas and a CG-500 remote tuner for > my 43-foot vertical). I also use an amplifier on occasion. > > So - Could we have a set-up option that does NOT key the amplifier when you > push TUNE on the K3? This would always ensure you are only transmitting low > power when you tune your tuners without having to remember to turn your > amplifier off first. > > Phil - AD5X ______________________________________________________________ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.19/1939 - Release Date: 02/07/09 13:39:00 ______________________________________________________________ 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

