Assuming similar quality of components, the tuner running at
lower LOADED Q will have lower losses. Low loaded Q results
in broad tuning whereas high loaded Q results in sharp tuning.
The TT 238 is an "L" network tuner which automatically
achieves low loaded Q when a match is attained. The "T" style
tuners can achieve low loaded Q also, but not automatically.
You must search for the correct combination of L and C to get
low Q.
I have been a fan of L network tuners for several decades.
Don't think I have a T tuner in the house.
-73-
-Lee-
On 18 Jan 2006 at 12:09, Rich McCabe wrote:
> So the question is...
>
> What makes a good tuner? I have heard people talk about "Q" when it comes to
> tuners.
>
> I am sure the ability to easily tune and find a match is one thing, but does
> that really mean that its a great tuner?
>
> Right now, I from a tuning standpoint the Ten-Tec wins hands down ! But is
> that all I should consider?
>
> 73,
>
> Rich
> kd0zv
>
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