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From: Eric

To: YaesuTuner@...

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 4:39 AM

Subject: [YaesuTuner] Re: Alternatives to the FC-40

I agree with this. I've got an FC-40 and it will tune a loop just fine. Actually, when I tested it, it tuned a full wave 80 meter loop on all bands 80 and above.

WN9E

--- In YaesuTuner@yahoogroups.com, "w6gq@..." wrote:
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> The FC-40 will tune a loop, I made a 160 meter loop for field day and it worked just fine
>
>
> --- In YaesuTuner@yahoogroups.com, raimo ilkka wrote:
> >
> > How you can be sure that FC40 does not tune loops ?
> > Is there something different than Icom products like
> > AH4 , AH3 etc. They can tune loops very well.
> > I have AH3 and FC40, I have done some loop testings with AH3,
> > not yet with FC40. Goeing to do that.
> >
> > 73s de rami, oh6bi
> >
> >
> > --- On Wed, 10/12/08, Zack wrote:
> >
> > > From: Zack
> > > Subject: [YaesuTuner] Alternatives to the FC-40
> > > To: YaesuTuner@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Wednesday, 10 December, 2008, 7:51 PM
> > > There are alternatives to the FC-40 tuner. I have a huge
> > > loop with an
> > > apex around 75 feet up in a tree. My SG-239 will tune all
> > > frequencies
> > > from 160-10 meters. It has operated flawlessly at my QTH
> > > with temps
> > > ranging from 10F-95F. The SG-239 is mounted about 75 feet
> > > from my rig
> > > and is fed with Davis Buryflex coax.
> > >
> > > You may want to take a look at the SG-239 from SGC.
> > >
> > > Lets look at a few reasons why you may want one.
> > >
> > > 1 It will tune a long wire with radials and loops. The
> > > FC-40 will not
> > > tune a loop.
> > >
> > > 2 The SG-239 does not need a control line for the rig but
> > > the FC-40
> > > does. This makes installation much easier. I bought some
> > > buryable
> > > wire for 120 volts (but carries 12v for the tuner) and ran
> > > it out to
> > > my tuner which is in a waterproof electrical box that I got
> > > on ebay
> > > for $15.00. SGC makes a device that lets you run DC over
> > > the coax
> > > going to the tuner. It costs $160 so that is why I went
> > > with the
> > > buryable wire for DC.
> > >
> > > 2 It costs $195.99 from AES and the FC-40 costs $250.00.
> > >
> > > 4 The only disadvantages to the SG-239 is that it needs to
> > > be put in
> > > a waterproof box. And it will not tune 6 meters.
> > >
> > > 5 It will handle 80 watts for 100% duty cycle (CW &
> > > RTTY) but the FC-
> > > 40 will do 100. Not really a very big difference for the
> > > guy at the
> > > other end of you signal.
> > >
> > >
> > > For a real sweet antenna you could install one of these and
> > > put the
> > > SG-239 at the base of it and get coverage from 160-10
> > > meters.
> > >
> > > My bet is that it would outperform any vertical from GAP,
> > > Cushcraft
> > > or the like. Having a tuner at the base of the antenna
> > > makes it a lot
> > > more efficient.
> > >
> > > BTW, there is a Yahoo group devoted to the line of SGC
> > > tuners. I have
> > > photos there of an SG-237 installation but it now has a
> > > SG-239 in it.
> > > > > >
> > > Zack
> > > N8FNR
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________________
> > > Here are the SG-239 specs.
> > >
> > > HF Frequency Range: 1.8-30 MHz
> > > Power Input Range: 1.5-200 watts (PEP)
> > > Or CW duty cycle 40%
> > > Number of channels: unlimited
> > > Revolving memory bins: 165 TX; 5 RX
> > > Input Impedance Range: .2-5000 ohms
> > > VSWR: (Typical) Typically less than 2:1
> > > DC Input Requirement: +13.8 VDC (nominal)
> > > DC Operating Range: +10 to 18.5 VDC
> > > Input Current: Average: 230 milliamps
> > > Random set time: Typical: less than 2 seconds
> > > Recurrent set time: Typical: less than 10 milliseconds
> > > Antenna Length: Minimum length of 9 ft. - 7 to 30 MHz
> > > Minimum length of 40 ft.-3 to 30 MHz
> > > Minimum length of 100 ft. - 1.8-30 MHz
> > > Installation: Any position
> > > Operating Temperature: -35° to +70°C
> > > Size: 7.5"L x 6"W x 1.85"H
> > > (19cm x 15cm x 4.5cm)
> > > Weight: 2 pounds
> > > Case Construction: Irradiated aluminum case
> > > Control Cable Standard coaxial and 2 wires for DC plus 2
> > > (not supplied) wires for optional SmartLock gauge 14-18
> > > Antenna types: 1. Whip
> > > 2. Backstay (marine, sail)
> > > 3. Dipole centerfed
> > > 4. Dipole with feedline
> > > 5. Loop (small) 2x2 multi turn
> > > 6. Loop (large) 10 ft. and up single turn
> > > 7. Longwire
> > > 8. Ladder feed
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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