[ICOM] 756 PRO + AH-4??

[D C Macdonald]

If it is anything similar to the device I use on my IC-706
to tune my High Sierra screwdriver type antenna, you
will have to push the TUNE button to activate the device.
I know that there are several folks building these devices.

73  ---  Mac, K2GKK-5



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From: Ynkedragon at aol.com
Reply-To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
To: icom at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ICOM] 756 PRO + AH-4??
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:18:06 EST

Question to anyone using the 756 PRO with the AH-4 external tuner:

When you change bands does the transceiver automatically switch briefly to
XMIT to provide RF for Tuner adjustment?  Or, do you have to take a specific
action, such as depressing the "Transmit" button on the front of the rig?

WHY I ASK.  A company called Quicksilver Radio offers a gizmo (see April 
2005
QST, p.146) called a TuneRiteâ„¢ designed to make the "PRO believe that it 
is
connected to an AH-4."  The transceiver will provide about 8 watts RF for 
about
10 seconds for antenna tuner adjustment.    This interests me cause I use a
Johnson Matchbox tuner on several bands.  The device would allow me to make
more rapid band change tune-ups.

I'm trying to determine if the activation of the transmitter [for tuning]
would require my action (preferred) or if it would be automatic with each 
band
change?

73,  Blair K3YD
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