[Elecraft] K3: Order KAT3 with KPA500+KAT500

HI, Should I order KAT3 if my plan to use  KPA500+KAT500 with a K3 all the time(with a different output power as required)? What I found is that I should bypass KAT3 with  KPA500+KAT500 in use. Does it mean I do not need KAT3? Thanks,  Pavel VA6AM

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Order KAT3 with KPA500+KAT500

I like having the KAT100 as it gives me one additional option. It was great using it during field day. I leave it in bypass in my shack because I use the SPE 1k amplifier so it is not required. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 2, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Paul Pershin

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Order KAT3 with KPA500+KAT500

On 7/2/2013 2:04 PM, Paul Pershin wrote: Should I order KAT3 if my plan to use KPA500+KAT500 with a K3 all the time(with a different output power as required)? No, with two minor exceptions. The first is QRP. Last I looked, the KAT500 does not sense frequency or autotune with only 5W drive.