[SECC] [sedxc] Re: Opinions on Palstar HF-AUTO wanted - RESULTS

[Hal Kennedy]

  A REALLY good remote auto-tune 1.5KW (more really) is the SAMS unit.  
$3,100.  Should be good.
Hal

On 10/15/2013 3:40 PM, Don Nesbitt wrote:
> Just in case you are wondering about the "results" of this totally 
> unscientific poll, here is a synopsis.
>
> First, thanks to those responding.  In a nutshell, I had 5 respondents 
> who either currently owned, formerly owned or had actual experience 
> using someone else's HF-AUTO.  Of course there were a number of 
> "kibitzers" - hey, that's to be expected -- after-all, we are hams and 
> don't seem to hold back when it comes to talking or offering opinions 
> ;-)  It's kind of like asking two (2) people about the "best" Italian 
> restaurant, do so and you'll get at least three (3) answers!
>
> 4 of the 5 respondents were very positive about the HF-AUTO.  It 
> performed well in most cases and met their needs.
> 1 of the 5 respondents indicated that the unit did not meet their 
> needs and had experienced catastrophic failure.
>
> None of the respondents indicated that they used the unit in a 
> "remote" application and indeed some correspondence with Palstar 
> indicated that remote use of the HF-AUTO was not tested nor was it 
> recommended due to lack of control lines.
>
> Most reports on eHam are quite positive.
>
> I'm working with a group that is considering purchasing the HF-AUTO 
> and was asked see what others had to say about it.  Thanks for your 
> opinions -- '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
>
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> *Sent:* Sunday, October 6, 2013 5:46 PM
> *Subject:* Opinions on Palstar HF-AUTO wanted
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> Hi Kids - I'm seeking opinions related to the Palstar HF-AUTO 
> (http://www.palstar.com/en/hf-auto/) and am particularly interested in 
> performance (or lack thereof) on 160 and 80 meters at full legal 
> limit.  Anyone have this tuner or have used this tuner?  If so, I'd 
> like to have your thoughts on it.  All responses will be confidential. 
>  Please reply "off list."  Thanks - 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
>
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