You might consider putting up a separate antenna for 6 meters; it wouldn't 
need to be very large.  When you get your General license, you will want 80 
meters to work.  I don't think you can expect a lot out of 160 meters with 
that antenna.  I also would question whether the tuner you describe covers 6 
meters; you need to ask about that.
73,


Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message----- 
From: Richard B McDonald
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2014 4:17 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Please Recommend an External Antenna Tuner for My Kenwood TS-2000

Hi!



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.



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?



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?



So, please make a recommendation to me!



73,

Richard KK6MRH