Deja Vu.
Virtually none of the U.S. manufacturers after WW-II (with some
exceptions) included 160-meters in their transmitters or ham-band only
receivers for at least three reasons: 1) LORAN precluded use in some
parts of the United States; (2) small urban lots precluded dipoles in
the air, and long radials precluded verticals on the ground; and (3) the
market wasn't there. It wasn't until LORAN disappeared and hams got
interested in 160 that the band started showing up on imported Japanese
transceivers.
Until a substantial commercial market develops, 630 meters will be
home-brewed only.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 3/7/2020 3:07 PM, Lyn Norstad wrote:
Bob -
If you are addressing me, I am afraid that you are misinterpreting my remarks.
I bought the unit knowing full well what the tradeoffs were. The capabilities
it has more than offset that deficiency.
I just wish it also covered 630, but apparently "shame on me" for even
suggesting there might be a feature or two that could be beneficially added.
73
Lyn, WØLEN
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob McGraw K4TAX
Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2020 1:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection
If it doesn't do what you need and your needs are outside of the
specifications, then one needs to ask "why did I purchase this item?".
The fact it does not cover 630 meters is understandable and is not a
fault of Elecraft or the KAT500. The frequency range covered, per the
specs, is 1.8 to 54 MHz, continuous.
I have no sympathy, patience or understanding as to why someone wants to
use an item outside of the design specifications. It just makes no
sense at all. I often say if one wants to know where the issue lies, go
look in the mirror.
73
Bob, K4TAX
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