Re: Topband: Good tuner for 160 m

["Jim Brown" <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>]

On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:07:25 -0500, w8uvz wrote:

>Ten Tec Model 229 (and the 229P kit) tuners are often found on the used 
>market for less than $200.  Newer model 238 (same design) bring closer to 
>$300.  Good value, I think

Yes, these are good tuners, excellent value for the price. Downsides -- the 
fixed caps are a bit under-rated, and the dial cords are a PITA. The current 
238B elimnates the dial cord, goes for close to $600. 

73,

Jim K9YC


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