Topband: WHAT IS THE BEST

[Michael Tope]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
To: "TopBand List" <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 12:57 PM
Subject: Topband: WHAT IS THE BEST


> high power TUNER for 160 meters.
> 
> Antenna is a inverted L with insufficient radials.
> 40-50 vertical approx 60 horizontal.
> That's the best I can do, my urban lot won't allow any more.
> 
> pse & tu
> 

Sounds like you are describing my system for 160 meters, Firebrick.
The only difference being that my vertical section is 60' vs 40-50'.

I don't know if its the best, but I bought a used Amertiron ATR-30 
for $350. It works great with no problems at 1500 watts. The only 
problem I've had is that the little spinner shaft fell off the arm of the 
roller inductor adjustment knob. I replaced it with a tiewrap as a 
"temporary fix" about a year ago. It bites into my fingers a little, but 
gets the job done.  

If I weren't so lazy I'd match things better at the base of the antenna,
but my feedline is really short so I cheat with the tuner and take the
small loss hit. 

73, Mike W4EF...................................