[TenTec] OT: Question to the group

[Al Gulseth]

Paul,

Why the need for a rotating turret? Wouldn't switching taps accomplish the 
same thing? Cliplead taps on the coil have been a staple of link coupled 
systems since the early days of ham radio, and it seems to me that one could 
locate the optimum taps for each band and then use relays to switch them. 
Doing it that way shouldn't be any more complex than a typical autotuner is.

73, Al

On Mon July 18 2016 6:47:02 am Paul Christensen wrote:
> ...
> A remote-controlled link tuner would by my Holy Grail, but the mechanical
> complexities start getting in the way of improved efficiency.  To do it
> right would require separate link coils moved on a rotating turret.
> ...
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
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