Topband: Good tuner for 160 m

[John Bastin]

On Dec 13, 2008, at 15:34 , Jim Brown wrote:

> On Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:07:25 -0500, w8uvz wrote:
>
>> Ten Tec Model 229 (and the 229P kit) tuners are often found on the  
>> used
>> market for less than $200.  Newer model 238 (same design) bring  
>> closer to
>> $300.  Good value, I think
>
> Yes, these are good tuners, excellent value for the price. Downsides  
> -- the
> fixed caps are a bit under-rated, and the dial cords are a PITA. The  
> current
> 238B elimnates the dial cord, goes for close to $600.

I've had a 238b for a couple years and it's done a good job in a  
selection of antennas (and a wide range of impedances) that I've  
presented it with. I built an external switch box with fixed 1000v  
caps to attach to the external terminals, adds 250pf to 3750pf to the  
system, in 250pf steps (I've never had to add more than 2000pf).

73,


John K8AJS
bastinj at gmail.com