[TenTec] Orion Antenna Tunerr

[Josh Kelly]

Why not.  I't cant hurt. --  DXUPONU de  Josh  N4VB.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <K4IA at aol.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Antenna Tunerr


> Without.
>
> 1.  The rig is very tolerant of SWR.  I thought I read in one of the
earlier
> ads that it could handle 3:1 as is.  Most built in antenna tuners don't do
> much better.  Mine has no power foldback at 3:1.
>
> 2. The built in tuner was reported to be a dog.   (slow, loud and no
memories)
>
> 3.  Many available outboard tuners that do better for less money and can
be
> moved from rig to rig.
>
> 4.  Who needs a tuner-in-the-rig if you are going into an amp or using an
> outboard tuner with ladder line?
>
>
> Radio k4ia
> Craig "Buck"
> Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
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