June 8th 05, 04:52 PM
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On 7 Jun 2005 04:35:50 -0700, wrote:
If the total power output of the transmitter is not improved(ie, at
2:1 SWR), then using the tuner to reduce SWR to 1:1 is counter
productive, isn't it?
My IC-706 MKII says it starts reducing power "about" 2:1 SWR. However,
it actually starts at somewhere between 1.3:1 and 2:1 depending on the
band you are operating. I wouldn't use a tuner at 1.5:1 just to trim
an antenna, i would just trim the antenna and not worry about it.
I have a tuner, a TT 247. It is a good tuner and tunes quickly.
However, I really don't like tuners. To me there are three uses for a
tuner, 1) emergency use with a makeshift antenna (or field antenna,
etc.), 2) making a coral reef, and 3) not being able to have my
antenna of choice for each band.
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73 for now
Buck
N4PGW
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