no, removing r53 completely opens up tx from 1.75MHZ to 30MHZ, no gaps.
full 100W tx power output, and the tuner works everywhere.
its a modern CPU controlled rig, so you don't run into major tuning issues
as you alter the transmit frequency outside of specified areas like what
used to happen to older rigs.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Brennan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: Vertical antennas
> It extends a few bands below 30m a bit for MARS use but nothing in
> commercial
> bands except in the 8-9 meg range, I think.
>
> Tom
>
>
> Tom Brennan KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
> web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html