Paul, M1CNK asked: How well does the T1 auto tuner remember frequencies within a band? I am looking at making a vertical for 80m that will have a relatively small bandwidth (say 30-40kHz). Therefore, I am wondering whether I could put a T1 auto tuner at the base of the vertical with a remote tune switch. I'll be using my K2 so currently no option for using the band data.
Does the T1 remember individual frequencies within a band and also measure the incoming frequency to speed up the retune or will it have to start from scratch every time? ------------------------------- It sounds like you can count on the T1 being ready to operate in 2 seconds or less after changing frequencies, Paul. As I understand the algorithm, the T1 simply keeps a memory of recent settings that resulted in a match. When you launch an auto-tune cycle, it first runs through those memorized settings to see if one produces a low SWR on the link to the rig. If you're returning to a previously-used frequency it'll find the match using the previously-stored setting very quickly (1 to 2 seconds). Only when it's gone through the previously-stored settings without finding match does the tuner then launch through the whole tune-up process looking for the best match. That can take several seconds. Of course, once found, it's written to the memory for quick recall later. Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
