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The HC-1.5KAT Tuner manual specifies a maximum tuning power of 80W. Can I damage the HC-1.5KAT if I accidentally use more power than this during tuning?

April 26, 2017accidentally damage hc-1.5kat manual maximum power specifies Tuner tuning

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The HC-1.5KAT Tuner manual specifies a maximum tuning power of 80W. Can I damage the HC-1.5KAT if I accidentally use more power than this during tuning?

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First of all, the HC-1.5KAT disables the amplifier prior to tuning, so you dont have to worry about turning off your amplifier when tuning is necessary. In any case, the HC-1.5KAT will not be damaged with tuning power levels up to even 500 watts. However, high power tuning could be bad for your transceiver, therefore we suggest you limit your tuning power to less than the full output power capability of your transceiver.