John:
That's what I thought, and was confused when they kept calling it a "tuner".
I also found out that the approximate price on it is $250, which seems a bit
steep to me.
Best 73 from tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Emailing: tubro_tuner
> all that does is automatically adjust the screw dirvers that support the
> automatic adjustment via the radio, it's just an interface for them as
> apposed to the manual adjusting one. It's not actually a Tuner per say,
just
> the interface for the screwdriver.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:32 PM
> Subject: Fw: Emailing: tubro_tuner
>
>
> > Hi, all.
> >
> > I don't know if this will come through the list, but does anyone know
> > about
> > this new auto-tuner? I'm curious on how it works in comparison to, say,
> > one
> > of the common LDG out-board auto-tuners, such as the AT11MP or the Z100.
> >
> > I am curious also as to why it is marketed to work especially well with
> > "screw-driver-type" mobile antennas.
> >
> > This may be useful to my camper trailer HF set-up, but I don't want to
> > spend
> > the bucks on it until I know more.
> >
> > I also was under the impression that you couldn't use an auto-tuner with
a
> > screw-driver-type antenna since the ant is, esentially, a tuner in and
of
> > itself.
> >
> > Thanks, and best 73 from tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dale Colby" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 11:46 AM
> > Subject: Emailing: tubro_tuner
> >
> >
> > tubro tuner
> > N2VZ Enterprises
> >
> > Turbo Tuner TM
> >
> > Fully automatic screwdriver antenna controller for:
> >
> > Icom , Kenwood, & Yeasu radios
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > a.. Plug and Play with your Kenwood or Icom radio.
> >
> > b.. The controller will find the lowest SWR for a given frequency.
> >
> > c.. Fully automatic adjustment of the screwdriver antenna to the
current
> > operating frequency.
> >
> > d.. No calibration required Just plug it in and tune!
> >
> > e.. Tuning is initiated with the tune control located on the radio.
> >
> > f.. All tuning is performed with 10 watts or less.
> >
> > g.. Firmware is upgradeable via a PC computer (no chip swapping).
> >
> > h.. The controller is RFI filtered and is RF bullet proof to full legal
> > limit.
> >
> > i.. Current rating up to 1 amp for driving large screwdriver antennas.
> >
> > j.. Works with most Icom HF and marine radios.
> >
> > k.. Works with Kenwood TS-480, TS-2000.
> >
> > l.. Works with Yaesu FT-897, 857. Works on 160 & 75 Meters does not
use
> > ATAS circuitry.
> >
> > m.. Park function that will automatically lower the antenna to its
> > shortest position.
> >
> > n.. Fully plug and play with Tarheel antennas and High Sierra and Hi-Q.
> >
> >
> >
> > Download the Icom IC-706 Manual
> >
> > Download the Kenwood TS- 480 Manual
> >
> > Download the Kenwood TS-2000 Manual
> >
> > Download the Yaesu FT-857/897 Manual
> >
> >
> >
> > a.. 30 Day satisfaction guarantee which allows you return it if not
> > completely satisfied.
> >
> > b.. Life Time no matter what warranty for parts & labor. Unless the
case
> > is charred or melted and maybe even then if you have a good story.
> >
> >
> >
> > Read our reviews on eHam.net
> >
> >
>
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