[TowerTalk] 160m Antenna Tuner Recommendation?

Scott Neader KA9FOX ka9fox at qth.com
Fri Nov 25 01:29:48 EST 2005


I have a 160m inverted vee fed with 75 ohm CATV.  Minimum SWR is 1.9:1 
which isn't too far from expected given the 75 ohm cable.  I've decided to 
just use a tuner for now, to get me QRV on top band (for the first time in 
my life).  I will maybe improve this situation later by feeding the vee 
with 50 ohm cable or explore transformers or other solutions.

Unfortunately, with only about 1kw, my Dentron "Super Super Tuner" starts 
to arc at times.  Any recommendations for a tuner that can handle 1.5kw on 
160m, given my relatively high SWR?  Please no home brew projects, as I am 
a QCAO.

Thanks in advance!

- Scott KA9FOX



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