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Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter antenna
My KAT500 doesn't tune my 6 meter antenna. I tried it on AUTO mode and
MANUAL mode. The antenna has 13:1 SWR. The KAT500 relays doesn't make noise
when I keyed the K3. Did I miss something?
73
George KE6TE
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to improve the match at the aerial.
John G4ZTR
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Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter
My KAT500 doesn't tune my 6 meter antenna. I tried it on AUTO mode and MANUAL
mode. The antenna has 13:1 SWR. The KAT500 relays doesn't make noise when I
keyed the K3. Did I miss something?
73
George KE6TE
Sent from my iPad
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Yes. Check the KAT500 specs on page 2 of the KAT500 manual. The tuner is
limited to matching no more than a 10:1 SWR in the HF range, and lower at VHF.
Note that this is specified for 500 watts of power, so you may be able to get a
little more. 13:1 indicates a very bad match, however. You will
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