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Re: [TenTec] tentec 238B or palstar 1500cv ?

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] tentec 238B or palstar 1500cv ?
From: Jim Davis <nn6ee@yahoo.com>
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:20:06 -0800 (PST)
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Jeff,

I've had the 238B tuner for a couple of years now and
the only thing I've got negative to say about it is
the cheapy METER!!!  It was NEVER ACCURATE to begin
with and now it does'nt ever work.  I prefer tuning
using the matcher in conjunction with my "BIRD-43"
wattmeter anyway!!!

Regards,

Jim/nn6ee
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--- Jeff Frank <jafrank@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm trying to decide which of the above two high
> power ant tuners (new) is the best one to get. I
> have a TT Omni 6 (opt 1) and an Ameritron 572 amp
> with internal QSK.   My understanding is the TT amp
> is a bit more rugged but has the problem of a
> reflected power meter that doesn't show swr and
> output at a glance. Also, have read about a possible
> problem with the TT roller inductor wearing out and
> a possible problem with capacitor C11 blowing up on
> 10 meters. The Palstar is about $100 cheaper. The
> L-network of the tentec is supposed to be the most
> efficient type of matching network but how much does
> that matter as a practical concern? Important to me
> is the ability to switch from one antenna to another
> as quickly as possible as I have different wire
> antennas for the same band that favor different
> directions. Wish the TT amp was still made with a
> grey cabinet so it would match my Omni 6 but at
> least it should match it in shape.  Anyway, does
> anyone have any thoughts or experienc
>  e that might help me make this decision.
> TT 238B vs. Palstar 1500CV.  Thanks.
> 
> Jeff KX2P
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