[Yaesu] FT-900 SWR and ATU

[Andrew]

>Andrew without trying to insult you first of all you should go back and
read
>your manual for what the FT900 or any rig with an auto tuner will handle.
If
>you do you will see that you should not use the tuner with anything higher
>than 3 to 1 SWR. Second if you need to use the rig with that same antenna
>get you need to get a nice outboard tuner that can handle that high of a
>range. I have the FT1000 and it plainly states not to use the radio's tuner
>with an SWR higher than 3 to 1. I use a Drake MN2700 tuner for all bands
>outside my antennas range and the range of my inboard tuner. That is my two
>cents worth, 73, Steve
>
I understand what you are saying.But why does it give me a 1.5 swr when I
key the radio manually?
I use the auto tune function and it won't do it. Key up 1.5. What is the
difference? SO the antenna is good. I know that.
Thanks for your input.
Andrew


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