[TenTec] ATU for Scout?

[M. P. Haynes]

Hi Alan,

I have two 291's that I have used with various T-T rigs, Scout included. 
They work very well and are about the same size as the Scout.  I modified
mine by winding a small 4:1 balun and mounting it inside the case.  I
used the ground screw for mounting. I placed a poker chip on each side of
the balun and drilled a hole through the center and then used a screw
throught it to secure it.  I mounted a feedthrough insulator pair
adjacent for the balanced line connections.  Works like a champ!  The 291
doesn't have a built-in SWR meter but that is no problem with the T-T
rigs.  Just select the SWR position on the rig's meter and tune for
minimum SWR.  Good luck.

73,

Pat-K4BEH 
On Tue, 8 Aug 2006 22:22:21 EDT ARDUJENSKI at aol.com writes:
> I am interested in a good quality basic tuner for the Scout in the 
> field. I  
> noticed the listed accessory is the 291 tuner. Any comments 
> regarding its  
> performance/limitations? Can a balun be used to allow for balanced 
> line? I will  
> use it at both 50 watts and QRP levels
>  
> What about the 228?
>  
> Alan  KB7MBI
> Woodinville, WA
> 
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