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SWR meter and tuner for mobile HF
I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would like to use
a HF SWR meter because the transceiver does not have a SWR function for HF only VHF. I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. I am presently using a Diamond tri-bander on the VHF side. I have been switching beween a 20 meter and 40 meter hamstick while monitoring the HF side and listening to the CW broadcasts nightly. I have looked at the MFJ lineup and really appreciate a compact unit that is both durable and rugged because i travel the country in a KW W900L. The antenna tuner will be used to put the finishing touch on the hamsticks and finish tune the tri-bander. I hope i furnished enough info to base your opinions on and thanx n advance. -- KG4LBD |
You have that backward. The SWR meter only functions on ANT 1 which
is HF/50. It does not function on VHF or UHF. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:00:08 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would like to use a HF SWR meter because the transceiver does not have a SWR function for HF only VHF. I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. I am presently using a Diamond tri-bander on the VHF side. I have been switching beween a 20 meter and 40 meter hamstick while monitoring the HF side and listening to the CW broadcasts nightly. I have looked at the MFJ lineup and really appreciate a compact unit that is both durable and rugged because i travel the country in a KW W900L. The antenna tuner will be used to put the finishing touch on the hamsticks and finish tune the tri-bander. I hope i furnished enough info to base your opinions on and thanx n advance. |
You have that backward. The SWR meter only functions on ANT 1 which
is HF/50. It does not function on VHF or UHF. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:00:08 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would like to use a HF SWR meter because the transceiver does not have a SWR function for HF only VHF. I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. I am presently using a Diamond tri-bander on the VHF side. I have been switching beween a 20 meter and 40 meter hamstick while monitoring the HF side and listening to the CW broadcasts nightly. I have looked at the MFJ lineup and really appreciate a compact unit that is both durable and rugged because i travel the country in a KW W900L. The antenna tuner will be used to put the finishing touch on the hamsticks and finish tune the tri-bander. I hope i furnished enough info to base your opinions on and thanx n advance. |
You have that backward. The SWR meter only functions on ANT 1 which
is HF/50. It does not function on VHF or UHF. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:00:08 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would like to use a HF SWR meter because the transceiver does not have a SWR function for HF only VHF. I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. I am presently using a Diamond tri-bander on the VHF side. I have been switching beween a 20 meter and 40 meter hamstick while monitoring the HF side and listening to the CW broadcasts nightly. I have looked at the MFJ lineup and really appreciate a compact unit that is both durable and rugged because i travel the country in a KW W900L. The antenna tuner will be used to put the finishing touch on the hamsticks and finish tune the tri-bander. I hope i furnished enough info to base your opinions on and thanx n advance. |
I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring
my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. George- I have the older IC-706, and I'm fairly sure it has an SWR function, at least on HF. Most VHF/UHF antennas will cover the band without a tuner. I have found that the Hamstick antenna is fairly broad, so if you tune it for the center of 20 Meters, it should be close enough for the entire band without a tuner. The 40 Meter Hamstick is not so broad. If you want to use it on both SSB and CW, then you will need a tuner. Without a tuner, it may cover the General Class portion of SSB, but barely. (The 75 Meter version may not cover the entire band, even with a tuner!) Any of the MFJ small tuners should work. However, you would have to transmit full power (AM, FM or CW mode) to accomplish tuning the way it comes. Look into the "BET 706 tune control", available from AES for $33, although you may be able to find construction details on the web. This device lets you generate a low power signal for use while adjusting your SWR. I have the Icom AT-180, which works well through 6 Meters. To me it was worth it not to have to fuss with a manual tuner, but it is a bit pricey. If I was shopping for one now, I'd look into the recent MFJ auto tuners. 73, Fred, K4DII |
I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring
my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. George- I have the older IC-706, and I'm fairly sure it has an SWR function, at least on HF. Most VHF/UHF antennas will cover the band without a tuner. I have found that the Hamstick antenna is fairly broad, so if you tune it for the center of 20 Meters, it should be close enough for the entire band without a tuner. The 40 Meter Hamstick is not so broad. If you want to use it on both SSB and CW, then you will need a tuner. Without a tuner, it may cover the General Class portion of SSB, but barely. (The 75 Meter version may not cover the entire band, even with a tuner!) Any of the MFJ small tuners should work. However, you would have to transmit full power (AM, FM or CW mode) to accomplish tuning the way it comes. Look into the "BET 706 tune control", available from AES for $33, although you may be able to find construction details on the web. This device lets you generate a low power signal for use while adjusting your SWR. I have the Icom AT-180, which works well through 6 Meters. To me it was worth it not to have to fuss with a manual tuner, but it is a bit pricey. If I was shopping for one now, I'd look into the recent MFJ auto tuners. 73, Fred, K4DII |
I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring
my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. George- I have the older IC-706, and I'm fairly sure it has an SWR function, at least on HF. Most VHF/UHF antennas will cover the band without a tuner. I have found that the Hamstick antenna is fairly broad, so if you tune it for the center of 20 Meters, it should be close enough for the entire band without a tuner. The 40 Meter Hamstick is not so broad. If you want to use it on both SSB and CW, then you will need a tuner. Without a tuner, it may cover the General Class portion of SSB, but barely. (The 75 Meter version may not cover the entire band, even with a tuner!) Any of the MFJ small tuners should work. However, you would have to transmit full power (AM, FM or CW mode) to accomplish tuning the way it comes. Look into the "BET 706 tune control", available from AES for $33, although you may be able to find construction details on the web. This device lets you generate a low power signal for use while adjusting your SWR. I have the Icom AT-180, which works well through 6 Meters. To me it was worth it not to have to fuss with a manual tuner, but it is a bit pricey. If I was shopping for one now, I'd look into the recent MFJ auto tuners. 73, Fred, K4DII |
Thanx for correcting me......if nothing else.
-- KG4LBD "Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message ... You have that backward. The SWR meter only functions on ANT 1 which is HF/50. It does not function on VHF or UHF. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:00:08 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would like to use a HF SWR meter because the transceiver does not have a SWR function for HF only VHF. I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. I am presently using a Diamond tri-bander on the VHF side. I have been switching beween a 20 meter and 40 meter hamstick while monitoring the HF side and listening to the CW broadcasts nightly. I have looked at the MFJ lineup and really appreciate a compact unit that is both durable and rugged because i travel the country in a KW W900L. The antenna tuner will be used to put the finishing touch on the hamsticks and finish tune the tri-bander. I hope i furnished enough info to base your opinions on and thanx n advance. |
Thanx for correcting me......if nothing else.
-- KG4LBD "Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message ... You have that backward. The SWR meter only functions on ANT 1 which is HF/50. It does not function on VHF or UHF. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:00:08 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would like to use a HF SWR meter because the transceiver does not have a SWR function for HF only VHF. I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. I am presently using a Diamond tri-bander on the VHF side. I have been switching beween a 20 meter and 40 meter hamstick while monitoring the HF side and listening to the CW broadcasts nightly. I have looked at the MFJ lineup and really appreciate a compact unit that is both durable and rugged because i travel the country in a KW W900L. The antenna tuner will be used to put the finishing touch on the hamsticks and finish tune the tri-bander. I hope i furnished enough info to base your opinions on and thanx n advance. |
Thanx for correcting me......if nothing else.
-- KG4LBD "Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message ... You have that backward. The SWR meter only functions on ANT 1 which is HF/50. It does not function on VHF or UHF. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:00:08 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would like to use a HF SWR meter because the transceiver does not have a SWR function for HF only VHF. I am building the mobile station 1 piece at a time while acquiring my General class license and would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz A SWR meter/antenna tuner that includes 2-meter would simplify things greatly. I am presently using a Diamond tri-bander on the VHF side. I have been switching beween a 20 meter and 40 meter hamstick while monitoring the HF side and listening to the CW broadcasts nightly. I have looked at the MFJ lineup and really appreciate a compact unit that is both durable and rugged because i travel the country in a KW W900L. The antenna tuner will be used to put the finishing touch on the hamsticks and finish tune the tri-bander. I hope i furnished enough info to base your opinions on and thanx n advance. |
The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have
one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:05:16 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: Thanx for correcting me......if nothing else. |
The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have
one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:05:16 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: Thanx for correcting me......if nothing else. |
The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have
one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:05:16 -0400, "Mad Dog" wrote: Thanx for correcting me......if nothing else. |
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message
... The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD If he gets a screwdriver antenna, he should also get the "ASAC" automatic screwdriver antenna controller from Am-Com but Am-Com is out of business now. Good luck finding one. This ASAC controls the antenna motor and does the hunting for proper SWR while you are driving. I had one hooked up to my 706, worked great. No it is not for sale. |
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message
... The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD If he gets a screwdriver antenna, he should also get the "ASAC" automatic screwdriver antenna controller from Am-Com but Am-Com is out of business now. Good luck finding one. This ASAC controls the antenna motor and does the hunting for proper SWR while you are driving. I had one hooked up to my 706, worked great. No it is not for sale. |
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message
... The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD If he gets a screwdriver antenna, he should also get the "ASAC" automatic screwdriver antenna controller from Am-Com but Am-Com is out of business now. Good luck finding one. This ASAC controls the antenna motor and does the hunting for proper SWR while you are driving. I had one hooked up to my 706, worked great. No it is not for sale. |
On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:46:32 -0600, "Bob M." wrote:
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message .. . The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD If he gets a screwdriver antenna, he should also get the "ASAC" automatic screwdriver antenna controller from Am-Com but Am-Com is out of business now. Good luck finding one. This ASAC controls the antenna motor and does the hunting for proper SWR while you are driving. I had one hooked up to my 706, worked great. No it is not for sale. Am-Com may be out of business, but you can still get a screwdriver automatic controller from http://www.superantennas.com/___Prod...ontroller.html Or a manual controller with digital readout is available from MFJ. Dick - W6CCD |
On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:46:32 -0600, "Bob M." wrote:
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message .. . The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD If he gets a screwdriver antenna, he should also get the "ASAC" automatic screwdriver antenna controller from Am-Com but Am-Com is out of business now. Good luck finding one. This ASAC controls the antenna motor and does the hunting for proper SWR while you are driving. I had one hooked up to my 706, worked great. No it is not for sale. Am-Com may be out of business, but you can still get a screwdriver automatic controller from http://www.superantennas.com/___Prod...ontroller.html Or a manual controller with digital readout is available from MFJ. Dick - W6CCD |
On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:46:32 -0600, "Bob M." wrote:
"Dick" LeadWinger wrote in message .. . The point is you don't need an HF SWR meter because you already have one. That alone should be very instructional. Antenna tuners aren't very useful for mobile use either. Use an antenna that covers the area of interest, or use a screwdriver or automatic tuner and whip. You have enough to do operating mobile without having to fiddle with an antenna tuner. Dick - W6CCD If he gets a screwdriver antenna, he should also get the "ASAC" automatic screwdriver antenna controller from Am-Com but Am-Com is out of business now. Good luck finding one. This ASAC controls the antenna motor and does the hunting for proper SWR while you are driving. I had one hooked up to my 706, worked great. No it is not for sale. Am-Com may be out of business, but you can still get a screwdriver automatic controller from http://www.superantennas.com/___Prod...ontroller.html Or a manual controller with digital readout is available from MFJ. Dick - W6CCD |
Subject: SWR meter and tuner for mobile HF
I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz Why don't you consider the ICOM AH-4 tuner and companion AH-2B mobile whip. They were designed to work with your rig and have received great reviews. See he http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1071 |
Subject: SWR meter and tuner for mobile HF
I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz Why don't you consider the ICOM AH-4 tuner and companion AH-2B mobile whip. They were designed to work with your rig and have received great reviews. See he http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1071 |
Subject: SWR meter and tuner for mobile HF
I am using a 706 MKIIG in the truck and i would value your opinions on the most practical SWR meter and antenna tuner for use on 1.8-30Mhz Why don't you consider the ICOM AH-4 tuner and companion AH-2B mobile whip. They were designed to work with your rig and have received great reviews. See he http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1071 |
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