Does anyone have the schematics for these tuners? I would think
that would be one way to figure it out. I'm only interested because
I'm in the middle of trying to figure it all out so I can purchase a
"Linked" Balanced tuner. There is an interesting article in the
February 1990 issue of QST on "A Balanced Balanced Antenna
Tuner" by Richard L. Measures, (AG6K). Currently I am using a
borrowed "Matchmaster" which seems to work well but is also very
pricey. According to the manual it is a "balanced version of the
unbalanced versatile "L" network." Currently I am using a loop,
perimeter of about 139 feet and fed with 450 ohm twin lead (not open
wire). So I was hoping that the Palstar might be a good
compromise even thought the tuning range may not be as wide.
Any help would be appreciated.
----- Original Message -----
From: "NJ0IP" <Rick@dj0ip.de>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 10:37 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] 450 Ohm feedline
> Sorry Stuart, that's not the answer to my question. I asked about "Link
> Coupling", not about symmetrical (or balanced).
>
> Especially the MFJ is NOT a true balanced tuner... at least not in my
books.
> I believe it uses an unsymmetrical "T" and a balun. That's not a balanced
> tuner. It's an unbalanced tuner with a balun.
>
> The newest Palstar is a true balanced tuner, in that it is built fully
> symmetrical, however it does not use "Link Coupling". Instead it has two
> roller inductors which are ganged together to tune symmetrically. This is
> cleary superior to the MFJ. MFJ is just a cheap attempt.
>
> The above is based on my knowledge of the two companies' products - which
is
> based upon what I was able to glean from their web pages. If anybody
thinks
> or knows I'm wrong, I'll gladly be corrected because I'm hoping someone
> finally brings out a decent "TRUE" symmetrical tuner again (like the old
> Viking Matchbox or the Annecke).
>
> 73
> Rick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Stuart Rohre
> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 10:20 AM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] 450 Ohm feedline
>
>
> Both Palstar and now MFJ, have true balanced tuners for sale.
> 73
> Stuart
> K5KVH
>
>
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