Glenn,
This unit is way before my time, so not familiar with it. A lot of
guys use a "noise bridge" to help adjust a manual tuner. As you put
out a low power carrier from the radio, you will adjust one or two
knobs (depending on the tuner) to get the SWR down. The needle will
be moving around a bit until you get it to a flat SWR. Not sure if
the app will be able to follow this. When using a noise bridge, you
listen for a null in the sound produced by the bridge to indicate flat
SWR. There are other types of audio devices that generate a tone that
gets lower in pitch as the SWR drops. Flat tone means flat SWR.
Again, a resonant antenna (or antennas) for the band (or bands) of
operation will negate the need for a tuner in the first place.
73, Steve KW3A
On 6/19/2015 11:47 PM, Glenn / Lenny wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> Some rigs I have looked at don't come with a tuner.
> And I will need a reader for one, whether it is in the radio or not, unless
> it's an automatic tuner.
> I have thought that I might be able to use the "be my eyes" app on my iPhone
> to have someone help me read it.
> Not sure how that will go, since I need to learn how to use a tuner.
> I just watched a youtube video on using one, but of course, I had no idea of
> which knobs he was using, compared to the unit I have.
> Glenn
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 10:38 PM
> Subject: Re: Antenna Tuner
>
>
> Glenn,
>
> If you wind up with a more modern rig, it may already have a tuner in
> it. Always exceptions, but it has pretty much been the norm for a while.
>
> If you are limited to 10 meters, it isn't hard to build or buy an
> antenna resonant for the band, so a tuner wouldn't be needed at the
> present time.
>
> If you use a manual tuner like this, you will need a device to help you
> tune it, unless you have enough sight to read a swr meter.
>
> Seems like you have all kinds of junk in your attic. Maybe there is a
> radio hiding up there too?
>
> Looks like you are itching to go. Good luck,
> Steve KW3A
>
> On 6/19/2015 11:20 PM, Glenn / Lenny wrote:
>> Hi All,
>> When I get a rig, I will probably need an antenna tuner.
>> Since I don't have a budget for that too, I went to my attic and brought
>> down something I bought used at a Hamvention auction, about 20 years ago.
>> I am not sure if it is an antenna tuner, so I was wondering if someone
>> here
>> could tell me if it is or not.
>> It is called a Leader Antenna Coupler
>> Model LAC 895
>> http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/leader_antenna_coupler_lac_895_l.html
>> On the above link, if you can see it, I believe it may have a picture of
>> it.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Glenn
>>
>> Known as: Glenn, Lenny, or N0YJV
>>
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