[Elecraft] K2 remote antenna tuner question

[Bill Johnson]

I have been using MFJ tuners remotely for several years without too many problems.  I believe any remote tuner released by Elecraft will be superior. The world of tuners has lots of opportunity, IMO, to improve remote use.  I currently use MFJ 998 siting in a patio box ~ 75' from the house in NE WI. I leave it on 24 x 7.  I do not have any control but power.  I use low power to tune and have to change antennas and/or frequency if conditions change and the SWR isn't what I consider low enough for turning on my amp. Thus the need for a better device with minimal to no controls.

Bill
K9YEQ

R Thompson <ve8rt at xplornet.com> wrote:

Thanks Mike,

    the low temperature operation, if its mounted outside, would be a
problem.  We've had an exceptionally mild winter here, but mild for us
is still below zero F during the day and quite a bit cooler at night
(when I'd be home to operate).

          Ron VE8RT

On Wed, 2012-02-08 at 22:32 -0500, Mike WA8BXN wrote:
> Hi Ron,
>
> I have a couple of those LDG tuners and like them. I have no experience with
> the SGC tuners.
>
> I did have a problem with the LDG tuner in single digit F temps, but the
> winter has been mild here and that was only one night. I think I could
> easily run an extension cord out to where the tuner enclosure is (a plastic
> mailbox) and put a 100 watt light bulb in it to turn on when it gets cold.
>
> With a little extra work you can run power to the LDG tuner via the coax.
> Probably the same could be done with the SGC tuner.
>
> 73 - Mike WA8BXN
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: R Thompson
> Date: 2/8/2012 10:10:57 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 remote antenna tuner question
>
> I'm shopping for a remote antenna tuner that will work well with my
> K2/10. At the moment I'm favouring the LDG Z11ProII and building a
> Weather proof container to put it in. The LDG draws little current and
> May be battery powered. SGC make outdoor tuners and they have a wide
> Temperature operating range, down to -35C. However they need external
> Power.
>
> Customer service is important to me, as is reliability.
>
> Recommendations?
>
> Ron VE8RT
>
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