[Mobile-Portable] Re(2): FT-857D with an Alpine Screwdriver Antenna?

[DavidE Benedict]

There are complex and costly scr drvr tuners available...but 'costly' is
my problem.

Seems like it oughta be kinda simple to make one which seeks zero swr and
shuts off the scr drvr motor.

There have been QST ckts which might be adapted...maybe like the blind
ham's tone swr indicator...

David
W7dbh


mobile-portable at mailman.qth.net,Internet writes:
>It sounds as though most are keeping it really simple and
>are using the switch and the FT-857D SWR readings to tune.
>
>I am guessing that is happening while parked or perhaps at
>a red light or stuck in a traffic jam - so no 
>driving-distraction
>there.
>
>Perhaps I will begin with that arrangement and move to a
>more sophisticated tuning system if I discover a need.
>
>Thanks for the feedback!
>
> > pinoleronica wrote:
>> I use one of Wes's Alpine antennas....I even have some
>> pics here on the group....excellent performer...quick to
>> disconnect (if neeed)...I am using the same switch that
>> is suggested here with an MFJ whip...tested on all bands
>> using ALS 500 AMP ...it peforms with great
>> results...maybe the only nuisance is that the motor
>> creates some noise when adjusting/changing band for
>> SWR....its price is also unique.
>> 
>> --- In FT-857 at yahoogroups.com, kd4e <doc at ...> wrote:
>>> What tuning control should I use between my FT-857D and
>>> the 100S model mobile screwdriver antenna here, please?
>>> http://www.alpineantenna.com/
>
>
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