My Inv-L is tuned at the FP with a homebrew network that I probably didn't even use math to design. The variables and inductor are turned by motors cannibalized from cheap 12V battery-powered drills and momentary switches in the shack. It was easy to make (I managed to do it) and even with the control line running out there, it cost $100 total if you factor in the 807's. Obviously not a from-the-box installation, but hardly a true DIY project and it's been up 6 years now with pretty ignorant maintenance on my part. It works good as is, but if someone competent had been around when we designed/built it, just imagine how good it would be.
We've tried some commercial remote tuners here and none handled longwire -type antennas with any sort of grace, especially at power; I'll have to check with K1NZ on which models we tried. YMMV Mike N1TA On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 11:53 AM, Howard K2HK <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Garyhttp://www.arraysolutions.com/at-615uIn use about one year w/o any > problems. Easy to set up. Howard..K2HK > >> I am looking for a 80-160M remote automatic tuner that will tune my long >> wire antenna. I know MFJ makes one (MFJ-998RT) that will handle 1500 watts >> but I would like something of better quality. Seems the reviews are mixed >> and warm at best for this tuner. Anyone have any suggestions ? >> >> _________________ >> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >> _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
