[TenTec] FS: TT 229A Tuner

[Jim Brown K9YC]

On Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:02:28 -0400, Ed wrote:

>The spec sheet says 2 KW. Looking at the internal components they are 
>quite hefty and I would have no problem running power through it.

I own five 229/238 tuners, and regularly run a Titan at 1.2-1.4kW into them. 
One or two of the fixed capacitors will release smoke after a long period of 
contest operation. Once I've replaced them with higher rated parts, they 
don't do it again. Yes, they are pretty robust tuners, and I like them a lot. 
I guess that the fact that I own five should tell you that. :)

$275 is the right price for a 229A. The differences between the 229 and 238 
are cosmetic. The NEWEST versions of these tuners replace the dial cord with 
a vernier tuning dial. The dial cord is a PITA, so that's a very worthwhile 
design change. I haven't seen one of the new ones, so don't know about any 
other differences. 

73, Jim K9YC