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.

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.

"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

"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.