[TenTec] Re: New processor for LDG tuners...Results..

[Steve Baron - KB3MM]

The memories may be a very big help.

I had just about given up on my 11MP
because their tuning algorithm wwould
frequently wind up tripping my OMNI V and supply.

was better with a low power tune but that 
is a pain.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Brown" <ken.d.brown at verizon.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 23:40
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Re: New processor for LDG tuners...Results..


> >
> >
> >>Hi,
> >>For those who own a Z-11 or AT-11MP autotuner by LDG, there is a new
> >>processor available that adds 200 memories to the tuner 
> >>
> I have a SGC autotuner. It has memories too, and I understand that it 
> uses some type of frequency determining circuit (probably a counter) to 
> decide which memorized tuning setting to go to.
> The LDG tuner that I have (don't recall the model) operates as though it 
> has no memory, and has to go through it's paces everytime, to find the 
> correct tuning. This was one of their earlier models. I was unaware that 
> LDG's tuners had evolved to having memories, so that instead of 
> searching for a low SWR tuning, they can imediately go to a 
> predetermined memorized setting. Can someone tell me how does the tuner 
> know which memorized setting to use? Does it count the frequency, or do 
> you have to tell it some other way?
> 
> Thanks for the info, and yes I will look at their web site.
> 
> Ken N6KB
> 
> 
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