Richard,
I'm sure you will get a load of suggestions on the tuner issue, but if
it were me, I would be playing on 10 meters instead of worrying about 6
meters. 6 can be fun, but is usually dead as a door nail. As a Tech,
you have voice privileges on 10 meters between 28.300 and 28.500.
You will have a much greater chance of working stations, and even DX, on
10 meters.
Of course 10 can be dead as well, but it has more frequent openings,
which usually last longer and cover a greater distance than 6. Lot's
of 10 meter stuff on last weekend.
Just a thought.
Also, if 6 meters is important to you, be sure your new tuner covers 6
meters. Not all do, some are just for HF and don't go above 30 MHZ.
73, Steve KW3A
On 10/1/2014 4:17 PM, Richard B McDonald wrote:
> Hi!
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> For my TS-2000, I use a Hy-Gain AV-6160
> <https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/AV-6160-p2605.htm> 43' Vertical 160M -
> 6M antenna. With the rig's internal antenna tuner, I cannot tune the 6M ,
> 80M or the 160M bands. Really, it is the 6M band I am keen at getting at;
> since I am only a Technician class licensee. I have good coaxial cable (75'
> of LMR-400) and a decent radial system.
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> Presently, I am considering the LDG KT-100 external antenna tuner
> <http://www.ldgelectronics.com/c/252/products/18/42/1> . I like it since it
> is built for the TS-2000; basically plug-and-play. That said, I do not know
> for sure that it is really a "good" external antenna tuner. Perhaps there
> is something different I ought to consider?
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> Naturally, accessibility is paramount. From what I have read about the
> KT-100, LEDs flash during tuning, and flash again once such is accomplished.
> However, since it is activated by pressing the TS-2000's "tuner" button, I
> am wondering if I would still hear a CW squawk once (and if not) tuning is
> accomplished; as happens with the rig's internal antenna tuner. Maybe there
> is a better, plug-and-play external antenna tuner for the TS-2000 which is
> also very accessible?
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> So, please make a recommendation to me!
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> 73,
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> Richard KK6MRH
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