[AMPS] Super Tuner

[measures]

>
>Does anybody know anything about the Dentron Super Tuner?
>
>I came across one today and may soon have the opportunity to purchase it.
>
>The sticker on the rear says the model is "160-10 AT 3KW."
>
>I assume the 3KW refers to input and that the actual power handling 
>capacity would be around 1.5KW. Is this the case?
>
>Were/are these tuners any good?
>
.... good for lighting the barbee.  Two samples reportedly caught fire in 
the ARRL Lab at under 1000w.  .  Delrin roller coil forms appear to be 
somewhat self incinerating in the presence of RF.  If you could find a 
tuner with a ceramic coil form, it should do well.  

cheers, Alek

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  


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