I don't think it can handle higher power tom, but it is totally automatic.
It will also handle 10/1, which might solve your SWR problems.


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 1:30 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: discoveries

Is the ldg kt-100 an auto or manual tuner, and what is its power rating?

When I last looked on the LDG web site, I didn't think it was an auto-tuner,
and I also didn't think it could handle higher power.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Forst
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 1:09 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: discoveries

If this is the Kenwood specific tuner that plugs into the 6 pin molex on the
rear of the radio, the internal tuner should be disabled  automatically.

Is this a 590S, or the new 590SG.   They are similar, but not the same. 
    Someone had asked some questions recently about a 590s, but the answers
he got didn't apply, since he hadn't made it clear he had a SG version.

73, have fun, Steve KW3A	


On 2/1/2015 11:17 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Howard:
>
> Here are my answers to your questions, for what they are worth.  They 
> follow your questions and are noted by a series of stars.  If anyone 
> else on the list wants to correct anything I'm saying, feel free:
>
> 1.  I am using the ldg kt-100, and I wonder if I have to manually 
> disable the internal tuner, or if it is disabled automatically?
>
> ***When using an LDG tuner, I think you have to disable the internal 
> automatic antenna tuner manually.  My understanding is that LDG 
> doesn't make cables to interface their auto-tuners with Kenwood rigs.  
> This is why I'm seriously considering the MFJ 998 as a high-power 
> tuner as an upgrade to my current TS590 setup.
>
>
> 2.  The radio tunes down to 400 KHZ.
> I thought it went lower.  Am I wrong?
> I don't see any reason to play with that 20 DB jumper, because it 
> won't change the signal to noise ratio.
>
> *****I think you are correct about the bottom tuning range for the rig.
> And, at least for now, I have decided not to mess with the jumpers to 
> increase the broadcast band sensitivity for the rig.  I'm not sure 
> it's worth the trouble either, and I don't know if I want to take the 
> risk of messing something else up in the process.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of howard kaufman
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 9:53 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: discoveries
>
> Thanks, but look out.
> I have a few questions already.
> 1.  I am using the ldg kt-100, and I wonder if I have to manually 
> disable the internal tuner, or if it is disabled automatically?
> 2.  The radio tunes down to 400 KHZ.
> I thought it went lower.  Am I wrong?
> I don't see any reason to play with that 20 DB jumper, because it 
> won't change the signal to noise ratio.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 8:39 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: discoveries
>
> Congrats on the new rig, Howard!!!!
>
> You will love the TS590!
>
> And, the nice thing is that there's lots of expertise on the list to 
> help you with the learning curve.
>
> So, have fun, and ask away if you have questions.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of howard kaufman
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 3:05 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: discoveries
>
> Well I have a ts-590-s on the desk.  Discovering lots of things.
>
> They have separate adjustable AGC settings for SSB and CW.
>
> You can adjust each separately with 220 settings. 1 being the fastest 
> and 20 the slowest.  There are also two switchable filter settings.  
> Very handy for CW listening for answers to cq's.
>
> Lots of things to learn yet.
>
>
>
>
>
> Howard Kaufman MSW LCSW
>
>
>
>
>