Thanks Gale, I'll keep that in mind. Danny.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gale Conard" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: Manual HF tuner question
> Danny,
>
> I think that depends a lot on your receiver. Using the Elecraft KX1, I
> had
> little trouble tuning by the receiver noise. With my IC718, it was more
> difficult.
>
> The KX1 has a built-in cw readout for the internal swr meter, so I could
> get
> close with receiver noise, then fine tune with the swr meter.
> Unfortunately, the KX1 readout does not provide a steady tone for tuning,
> so
> I had to make small adjustments and key the rig frequently, until I was
> satisfied.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan B Dyer Jr,/Danny" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:17 PM
> Subject: Re: Manual HF tuner question
>
>
> Hi Gale, thanks for the note and observations. Question, on the mfj you
> have, is the max noise spot audible enough for you to pretty much get it
> matched without other equipment? Thanks, Danny.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gale Conard" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 2:08 PM
> Subject: Re: Manual HF tuner question
>
>
>> Danny,
>>
>> I have the MFJ-902 manual tuner. It is quite small, even though it is
>> rated
>> at 150 watts. I have used it for QRP and ""QRO"" (70 watts).
>>
>> On the other hand, I also have the Elcraft T-1 autotuner, rated at 20
>> watts
>> (intermittent). It tunes almost anything from 160-6 meters. It is very
>> small and costs about $160 assembled. Elecraft sells a control cable for
>> using the T-1 with the FT817, but it is not required.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dan B Dyer Jr,/Danny" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 11:19 AM
>> Subject: Manual HF tuner question
>>
>>
>> Hi All, I'm Interested in finding a small, simple, ,accurate, =
>> ____Manual! QRP tuner for tuning random wires, small verticals, and =
>> diboles, on 160-10 meters,/(6M would be nice but no deal breaker,)
>> [I successfully tune, by ear, for max receiver signal to noise ratio and
>> =
>> min swr, using the Super antennas MP1 manual screw driver antenna, and =
>> would like to find a small manual tuner that'd work in a similar =
>> fashion and would produce similar results. Any reccommendations are =
>> very welcome, thanks, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
>> 73,
>> Gale
>> [log in to unmask]
> 73,
> Gale
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