Mark...Can you be specific on what type and/or impeadance of the
transformer you are using? Also what antennas are you using it on?
"Mark S. Holden" wrote in message
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Sanjaya wrote:
I've read and heard both sides of the argument about
antenna tuners being great, or not helping at all and are
a waste of money. I've been told they are only for shortwave
transmitting, and I've been told they work well to improve shortwave
reception on faint signals. I've had it suggested to me that I
get a pre-selector instead.

I can't find anyone who actually experimented with either a tuner or
pre-selector... at least
none of what I've read and heard was stated as "experience"... rather
it seemed like theory or conjecture.

Does anyone here actually use a tuner or pre-selector for shortwave
listening, and if so,
with what results? I'm looking at the MFJ-959C antenna tuner at
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...amps/2574.html
Note that it says "for receive only".



I've tried a variety of antenna tuners and preselectors.

If you're looking for more knobs to twiddle, they're great.

But I prefer impedance matching transformers.

No knobs to twiddle, no need for batteries or an AC adapter, and they seem
to work at least as well with my radios and antennas.