[Elecraft] K3: KAS3 (was Antenna Ports)

2008-12-29 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
W3FPR said: In a related wish list item, I would like to have the ability to switch between 2 antennas, just like the KAT3 does now, but without the tuner part of the KAT3. I have all resonant antennas and do not need the tuner on the K3. I know I could just add the KAT3 and put it in bypass,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAS3 (was Antenna Ports)

2008-12-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Doug, In my uninformed opinion, I believe it could be easily accomplished. Conceptually it could be the current KAT3 board with only part of the components mounted, and firmware that is the same as the KAT3 except that the 'bypass' function would be permanently set on. Implementation and

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAS3 (was Antenna Ports)

2008-12-29 Thread ab2tc
Count me in for an order if this becomes a reality. I was always bummed that I could not have the 2nd antenna port without the tuner option. I have no need for the internal antenna tuner as my tuner is at the other end of 100' coax run to right below where the feed wires for my several wire