[TenTec] What makes the 238 good or any other tuner good?

[David H. Walker]

Rich McCabe wrote:
> 
> I have been messing around with tuners. I currently have a 238a and have 
> owned a couple 238 (old style) as well.
> 
> I think I am spoiled and really did not know it. The 238a has been a great 
> tuner and I have no complaints. I guess its a little bland looking, but 
> thats not really its job is it?
> 
> Anyway, I got an itch and bought a new Palstar 1500CV.
> 
> I use these on a Carolina Windom.  The 238 is broad and easy to find a 
> match.  The Palstar is a fair amount of work and although I can find a 
> perfect match, it only comes after lots of tweaking between the input and 
> output caps and roller inductor. You definitly need a cheat sheet with the 
> Palstar.
> 
> At first I could not understand why the Palstar had a turns 
> counter/reduction on the caps, but I know know its so sensitive you would 
> not be able to tune it otherwise.
> 
> So the question is...
> 
> What makes a good tuner? I have heard people talk about "Q" when it comes to 
> tuners.
> 
> I am sure the ability to easily tune and find a match is one thing, but does 
> that really mean that its a great tuner?
> 
> Right now, I from a tuning standpoint the Ten-Tec wins hands down !  But is 
> that all I should consider?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Rich
> kd0zv
> 
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I have used TENTEC but now use XMatch
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Your mileage may very but this one is awfully good.
73
David

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David H. Walker
K0cop
Aiken, SC