[Elecraft] Best way to check ATU function?

Fri Apr 5 19:00:01 2002

Tim
Set your ATU menu to CAL S and look at the feedline from the antenna.
At this point the ATU is bypassed, but the swr indication is still working.
You just might already have a good match, and the ATU senses it has nothing
to do.
73, Bob N6WG

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[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Tim and Nancy Logan
Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 6:04 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Best way to check ATU function?

Hi folks - 

My ATU doesn't seem to be doing a lot of retuning when I shift between
bands lately. I use a 260' horizontal loop. For example, I can shift
between 20 meters and 30 meters and the ATU will act as if it's already
tuned when you push the Tune button - and show me a 1.1. No relays
clicking at all. The ATU is in AUTO mode. I'm just having a lot of
trouble believing that it is tuning to the maximum. It seems that in the
past it did more "retuning". Can someone suggest the most practical way
to check if the ATU is functioning properly. (I know I'm going to feel
stupid when I hear this answer hi hi). 73/Tim Logan NZ7C
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