[Collins] Re: [Johnson] Re: Advantages/disadvantages of an "L" tuner circ...

Jim Brannigan [email protected]
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 08:15:34 -0500


> In following these posts, I am disadvantaged by a lack of knowledge on
> tuner configuration so the posts have been helpful to me.  I surmise
> that the highly regarded Heathkit SA-2060 is also not a balanced tuner.
> Is this correct?
I'm not familiar with that Heath tuner, but they were usually T-matches with
baluns.

> Also, in trying to learn more about these tuners, I reviewed the 2000
> ARRL Handbook and read most of the information on the "High-Power ARRL
> Antenna Tuner for Balanced or Unbalanced Lines".  Is this circuit
> essentially a "T" configuration (unbalanced)?
Not familiar with it.

> Where might I find info on the circuit for a balanced tuner?
Look in a 50's or 60's Handbook.   I think there was an updated balanced
tuner in QST in the last 12 months.
Jim