Rich McCabe wrote:
>
> I have been messing around with tuners. I currently have a 238a and have
> owned a couple 238 (old style) as well.
>
> I think I am spoiled and really did not know it. The 238a has been a great
> tuner and I have no complaints. I guess its a little bland looking, but
> thats not really its job is it?
>
> Anyway, I got an itch and bought a new Palstar 1500CV.
>
> I use these on a Carolina Windom. The 238 is broad and easy to find a
> match. The Palstar is a fair amount of work and although I can find a
> perfect match, it only comes after lots of tweaking between the input and
> output caps and roller inductor. You definitly need a cheat sheet with the
> Palstar.
>
> At first I could not understand why the Palstar had a turns
> counter/reduction on the caps, but I know know its so sensitive you would
> not be able to tune it otherwise.
>
> 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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I have used TENTEC but now use XMatch
SITE: http://n4xm.myiglou.com/
Your mileage may very but this one is awfully good.
73
David
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David H. Walker
K0cop
Aiken, SC
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