This capability is exactly what I'd like to see, too. I'm actually using a manual external tuner on ANT B. I can tune using as little as 1W. Ideally, I'd like the option (which David didn't request) to see the SWR when tuning. In K2 terminology, I'd like to have CAL S mode automatically selected on one antenna socket and AUTO on the other. The ability to set the power level for tuning independently of the main power control would be a real bonus.
-- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/25/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I too would like to be able to send low power RF to my SGC to tune it. > > I'm NOT asking for a f/w change right now, my suggestion below requires it > be incorporated with the capability of controlling the KAT3 on individual > antennas. > > A menu option that sets the power you wish to use. The function is invoked > via the 'ATU TUNE' button and sends a carrier out the current ANT socket for > as long as the button is pressed (is it possible to press a button in this > way?). > > This would save using one of the PF buttons and since with the KAT3 'off' > for that antenna, the button is 'free' it's a logical, labelled choice > (external 'ATU TUNE'). > > I think there was discussion of being able to key this via the ACC connector > and that would work well for me too - using a push button on a lead. > > > It's possible to put the Yaesu FT-897 into 20W carrier transmit by grounding > a 'little brown wire', indicating the rig is on battery power (limits power > to 20W) AND grounding the ring of the ACC connector, intended to 'key' the > rig. > > I'd like to be able to use a lot less power than that, the SG-237 will tune > up on 3W. > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
