: [Elecraft] KAT100 remote and weatherproof?
Probably not worth doing. The KAT100 requires attachment to the K2's
AuxBus for band and control info. The AuxBus definitely cannot be
extended very far without adversely affecting K2 operations.
An autotuner built specifically for that operation would
Gert,
How about the Elecraft T1 in a weatherproof box for low-power or
one of the excellent SGC units for higher power? The SGC's aren't
light weight, but they are solid and reliable. I see plenty of them
strapped to vehicles over here.
73/N5VFF - Brian
On 9/7/05, OE3ZK Gerhard [EMAIL
it is working would be good, what do you think guys??
73 Chuck AA8VS [be happy to beta test it]
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 remote
Chuck Mabbott wrote:
The T1 in a weather proof box that could be put on the end of the pole
[the dipole feed points]; a method of running the power to it; possibly
a LED [remote] so you know it is working would be good, what do you
think guys??
I think that if it could handle 150 watts it
Interesting idea, and one that has been offered by many. The problem
is the weight of the tuner. Weight will be determined by the power
handling capabilities, and will be greater at higher powers. Unless
the box is for QRP (and maybe even then), the tuner will have
significant weight,
Hi
I just wonder if somebody tried to weatherproof the KAT100 and operated it
remotely directly at the antenna?
73
Gert, OE3ZK, K2#2200
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Hi Gert,
I'd be interested in hearing about such a system as
well...
73,
Julius
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Probably not worth doing. The KAT100 requires attachment to the K2's
AuxBus for band and control info. The AuxBus definitely cannot be
extended very far without adversely affecting K2 operations.
An autotuner built specifically for that operation would provide much
better results in a
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