Hi Matt!

I understand that indeed an external tuner will tune a far wider SWR range
than an internal one.  I use the LDG KT-100 for my TS-2000.  I am very happy
with it.  It is totally automatic, plug-and-play and accessible.  Also, I
believe it works well with the TS-480.  It costs about $150.

HTH & 73,
Richard KK6MRH

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Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2015 9:28 AM
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Subject: Question about Auto Antenna Tuners

Hi, Folks.  I have a TS480SAT which has a built-in auto tuner.  Had one of
my ham buddies come over and test the setup he and his buddies put up, an
UltraLight Junior dipole strung between two trees and my house.  We noticed
that on 3.550MHZ, we were getting 4-1 SWr, egen though the antenna can go
down that far - 80-10 meters.  Above 3.8MHZ, the antenna tunes up.

My question is:  if I buy an external auto tuner, will I have more
flexibility in getting a match.  Are the the built-in tuners mor limited
than the external ones?  And what accessible tuner would you recommend if
there is a difference?Thanks in advance.--Matt, N1IBB.