[1000mp] Q: Antenna Tuner, FT-1000MP Mark V Field

Sun, 8 Feb 2004 07:09:50 -0500

I thought menu 4-3 set the power for the auto tune.  It's default is 75W,
but can be set to 10W.  (I don't have the Field though.)

Bob
KB4CL

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Shaum" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 11:02 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] Q: Antenna Tuner, FT-1000MP Mark V Field

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thomas Otterbein" <[email protected]>
>
> >Question:
> >Why can the tuner not tune the antenne at max. pwr adjustment
> >at the front panel ?
>
> >Is the procedure to tune the antenna with the low pwr adjustment
> >and after tuning to got to 100 watts ok ?
>
> I use a lot of strange antennas here at times connected to my MP, and
> frequently have to do exactly what you have described.  At times I have
> to use very low output, just a few watts, before the Autotune will
> locate a null.  The SWR reading will generally then increase slightly as
> I increase power output, but usually will still remain low enough for
> the tuner to handle.  This procedure is likely a less stressful on the
> tuner components as the relays and motors spin through their range
> cycles, so I don't mind the occasional inconvenience.
>
> 73! - Mark
>
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