I use this with a TS590; however, I do not have the Kenwood-specific model. The difference is I hold down my handkey to have the tuner tune the rig. I do have to manually reduce power, but I get to use the tuner on any rig I choose. I was planning to purchase the Kenwood-specific model, but I was told it could not be used with any rig I wanted. So, I opted for flexibility. As far as tuning your specific antenna, I believe it will, but I have not tried.
73
Scott/N3BYY
On Feb 4, 2012, at 2:04 AM, Harry Brown wrote:
> Hi all,
> Well folks, here's the latest on my antenna tuner solution.
> The mFJ944 is a great tuner, tunes wires, you name it!
> However, I found an *EVEN BETTER* tuner, and for those of us who are =
> Kenwood users, this is incredible!!
> It's the LDG kt.
> Here's what it says below.
> "LDG KT-100 200W Autotuner for Kenwood Product Reviews. It's found at
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9369
> Reviews Summary for LDG KT-100 200W Autotuner for Kenwood=20
> Reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0/5 MSRP: $199.99 =20
> Description: A dedicated antenna tuner for your Kenwood TS-2000, TS-50 =
> or TS-480 or any Kenwood rig that is AT-300 compatible. You just press =
> the Tune button on the radio, and the rig and tuner do the rest: reduces =
> power, transmits a carrier, automatically matches the antenna to the =
> rig, then restores power and mode. The LEDs on the front panel indicate =
> tuning status, and will show a match in seconds, or even less of you've =
> tuned on or near that frequency before; the KT-100 has 2,000 memories =
> for instant recall of the tuning parameters for your favorite bands and =
> frequencies. You can simply plug the KT-100 into your transceiver with =
> the provided cable; the interface powers the tuner, and the Tune button =
> on the radio begins a tuning cycle. There are no extra cables to buy, we =
> even include the coax patch cable from the radio to the tuner so it's =
> ready to go right out of the box. And like all LDG products, the KT-100 =
> comes with a two-year, fully transferable warranty. =20
> Product is in production. =20
> More info: http://www.ldgelectronics.com/c/252/products/1/42/1=20
> KK4BKE Rating: 5/5
> Jun 22, 2011 02:41
> Worked Well Time owned: 0 to 3 months =20
> Bought the KT100 tuner to assist my TS-480SAT tune a G5RV Lite Antenna. =
> The built in tuner on the 480SAT tuned 80, 15, and 10, but would not =
> handle 20m and 40m. Nice to use the AT button on the 480 and have the =
> KT-100 tune effortlessly. Working Europe regularly now on 20m with =
> excellent results at 100w. =20
> KG4RUL Rating: 5/5
> Nov 7, 2010 16:39
> A perfect match for my TS2000 Time owned: more than 12 months =20
> This little tuner will just about match a wet string. I regularly use it =
> with a 43' flagpole. It has been used with a variety of wire antennas =
> and even with hamstick dipoles."
> So, there ya have it folks, however, I have 2 very important questions:
> 1. Will it work with my 570, or 570G?
> Also, can it tune a wire antenna with no coax?
> Trippy, ac8s
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