[SEDXC] TUNER CAPS

[Jim Worthington]

I think it varies by tuner. On some, the lowest number is on the dial means the plates are fully meshed (maximum capacitance), while on others the lowest dial number means the plates are completely unmeshed (minimum capacitance). My MFJ-949E has the greatest capacitance at dial marking 0, for both capacitors. If the owner's manual isn't clear on how your tuner is set up, you may have to open the case to see.

Jim AD4J


On May 7, 2014, at 11:12 AM, K4PI at BELLSOUTH.NET wrote:

> Just a question.  On antenna tuner capacitor settings it would seem the higher the dial setting the higher the capacitance.  From information on MFJ tuners it appears it is just the opposite with max dial settings equaling minimum capacitance.  Not that it really matters as far as how well the tuner works but just wondered if anyone had looked at this situation before.  73 Mike K4PI
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