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How does one go about using a traditional tuner?  How do you know when your
SWR is a good match?

Sorry for the newbie questions.  I've always wanted to get into HF, I've
just never had the money until now.  Unfortunately, I still live in an
apartment, so its going to be a bit of a problem until we move, and who
knows when that will be.

And while we're on the topic, does anyone know how feasible it is to work HF
from an apartment?  I do have a balcony and I am on the top floor if that
helps. <g>

Thanks all for your invaluable advice!

Aaron
KD6QPK


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From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood Ts-480S Was: deciding on an HT


> Remember, I am an old fart.
> The ts480 is a wonderful radio!!!!
> I don't like internal tuners, because the antenna has to be relatively
> close
> to resonence.  They will extend the usable range of a resonnent antenna.
> They are not very efficient because of their small size.
> You youngsters seem to like no tuning no knobs to adjust, etc.  You are
> probably right about that.  I just preffer my old mfj 989 which has a
> roller
> inductor, and will handle a killowatt.  Remember, I still use my Johnson
> Valiant, which has to be tuned both at the drive and final output
> sections.
> What's a "pi network"?  You don't get anything above 6 meters with the
> 480,
> but from there on down, it's a great radio.
> I have been trying unsuccessfully to get my d-104 to work on it.  The j-38
> naturally works fine!
>

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