Years ago [many] they were usually called "antenna couplers" which is
somewhat closer to fact. I was once told by a trucker with a radio and
no license that the purpose of the gizmo in the cables to the "co-phase,
coil-boosted antennas" on his mirrors was "to block the SWR's from the
radio." I guess that's one way to look at it.
You're right though, ATU technically sends the wrong message.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
- www.cqp.org
On 4/25/2014 3:06 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote:
While they're at it, I'd suggest getting rid of "antenna tuner" and its
"ATU" derivatives.
"AMU" would go far in helping a new ham understand why he needs to push
that button.
As it is, many erroneously believe the antenna itself is being tuned.
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