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Re: Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

 

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Don¡¯t you key the amplifier from the ¡®send¡¯ RCA connector on the back of the radio? When the radio is in transmit, you should hear your FT8 signal from the radio. I don¡¯t think the ¡®send¡¯ connector is defined in settings.

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Thank You

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Paul W. Hansen, W6XA

Amateur Radio Service

2134 Carthage Road

Tucker, GA 30084

(864) 222-3539

www.amateurradioservice.com

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of N6MG via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2025 17:45
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ic7000] Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

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Bob, I use the LDG AT-7000.

It's very good and draws it's power from the connecting cable between it and the radio.

Milton,

N6MG
Re: Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

 

Bob, I use the LDG AT-7000.
It's very good and draws it's power from the connecting cable between it and the radio.
Milton,
N6MG
Re: Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

 

It is an excellent auto tuner. It will match a wet string. I have had 2 of them and still own one now. Nice features include internal battery holders for AA batteries so it can be independently powered, like for POTA or Field Day use. I have used it in a tupperware container outside at the base of a vertical and it worked perfect. I had a blow molded pistol case it fit into and used that as the center feed point of an 80M dipole on all bands, 160M to 6M.?
Only a single antenna outlet but generally not an issue. It will tune with as low as a 1/4 of a watt output from the radio and is good for 135W PEP on SSB and I think 75W on RTTY or Digital.?
I keep mine in a harbor frieght?Orange Pelican style case and it makes a good grab and go device.?
The only reason I have the newer model is I made a serious BoBo. and the original Z11 didn't have internal battery holders but had a place to solder them in. You just mounted the holders with 2 sided tape to the tops of the enclosed Relays. Nice idea. Don't forget to use good batteries and check them like every couple of months, because I didn't and the batteries leaked all over the Radio Shack battery Holders I used. When I decided to replace the holders, I didn't bother to use a hair dryer or heat gun to loosen their grip on the relays so when I manhandled them out the tops of the relays all came off. OOOPS.? The factory said it was economically not viable due to the cost of the labor to replace all the relays. They did sell me a new on?with the battery holders factory installed at Dealer cost which, I thought was pretty nice considering it was my fault.? ?

On Thu, May 8, 2025 at 7:29?AM Bob Swanson via <bobswansonp=[email protected]> wrote:
Hello, just signed up for this group. I note some discussions about antenna tuners. We have not really tried one yet, but it was suggested to us to try the LDG Z-11 PRO II.

Any suggestions?

Bob Swanson

KD0PYT

(Sioux Falls, SD)
Re: Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

 

73's for the info. We'll continue to look at the LDG products. Not ready to buy yet.
Re: Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

 

The KPA500 is matched up with KAT500.
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The LDG at7000 is for portable work without the amp.
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Allison
Re: Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

 
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Can't help as mine is paired with LDG At7000, plugs and plays.
That version was intended to play with the IC7000.
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For my KAT500, I use manual mode and press tune with
a 20-30W carrier (am mode) and its done.? Thats for the
matching amp
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Allison
Any experience with LDG Z-11 PRO II antenna tuner

 

Hello, just signed up for this group. I note some discussions about antenna tuners. We have not really tried one yet, but it was suggested to us to try the LDG Z-11 PRO II.

Any suggestions?

Bob Swanson

KD0PYT

(Sioux Falls, SD)
Re: doing FT8

 

Are we trying to sell SignalLinks??
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I already have a interface box, its compatible with Tentec Eagle, Tentec 6n2,
FT817.? I just have to make up a cable for the box to the IC7000 and would
likely also work for the IC7300 I have.? ?Also my box will switch between
two radios without unplugging and changing cables.
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If you are happy with the SignalLink great, I've looked at it and it seems
a fine product.??
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To use a SignalLink and why I will not.? ?I'd have to buy it and
multiple cables with it as they do not do that without specific
cables.? ?That would make the cost for that solution about
200$ give or take and still require cutting a few of them to
be suitable.?
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That and the computer is not the usual laptop or desktop.?
That is a custom mini-ITX with all the legacy IO possible and
easily configured for audio and PTT keying.? ?FYI I use Linux
as that avoids the winders headaches. Been using FT8 for
over 4 years and PSK31 before that.? Also I do most of
FT8 on VHF, different power settings are needed.
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So the problem I was centered on is what connector ACC or DATA
on the IC7000 and connectors (plugs) for FT8.? ? I've gotten
contradictory info as well on that.? Thankfully the manual
(user and service) is decent.
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Allison
Re: doing FT8

 

I also use the SignalLink with my 7000. I first used it for PSK then, later, found it worked really well for FT8. I bring the power down to 40W or so and it works very well. I never bothered with data ports, etc. I have used this portable in a number of states (on vacation) with good results. When I purchased the SignalLink, I bought the jumpers for Icom. Also, I bought the USB CIV cable.?
73, Larry W7DGP
Re: doing FT8

 
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I figure using the small din for the PTT (it also cuts off the mic in data mode).
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The 13pin ACC as I need RX and TX audio for my interface.? I have that plug.
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I may keep a 12V fan handy, but the radio has the fan mod and runs
generally cool.
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And Hsend would be useless as I plan for VHF use.
Nor do I use CAT.
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Allison
Re: doing FT8

 

It has been a while, but I think that the 6 pin mini-Din jack will work and not require removing the mike to prevent audio from there being transmitted along with the FT-8 signal.
As I remember it I wired that 6 pin plug to my Signalink USB and it worked well.
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Re: doing FT8

 

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13pin ACC has all the connection. Use HSend (hf) for ptt, mod for audio in and AF for audio out. 3.5mm mono (or stereo with tip and body) for cat/c-iv.

A small dc fan at the back blowing air on heat sink fin is beneficial for heavy ft8 use.

Thanks, s21rc


On May 7, 2025, at 3:54?AM, ajparent1/kb1gmx via groups.io <kb1gmx@...> wrote:

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Paying for hardware is a choice, just like building it.
Being retried I have the time, I do prefer to not spend?
when I don't have to.? ?The connector was the bottleneck
not the computer interface.
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Allison
Re: doing FT8

 

Paying for hardware is a choice, just like building it.
Being retried I have the time, I do prefer to not spend?
when I don't have to.? ?The connector was the bottleneck
not the computer interface.
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Allison
Re: doing FT8

 

What are good settings for Signalink USB for FT8 and IC7000? (assuming WFJTX)
VY 73 de W3UEC
Steve Dubin
https://substack.com/@eldervet
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In a message dated 5/6/2025 3:18:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ve3izs@... writes:
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I use the SignaLink USB for digital modes.
73, Adam, ve3fp
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On Tue, May 6, 2025 at 3:02?PM ajparent1/kb1gmx via <kb1gmx=[email protected]> wrote:
What connector is used for FT8 ACC or DATA?
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THen where do I get that DATA minidin plug if that's used.
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Allison

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Re: doing FT8

 

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Allison,

I actually paid a bit for the cable (from West Mountain) that connected the 7K to the RigBlaster¡­.

Time is valuable ¨C always fun to roll your own, but¡­.

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73¡¯²õ

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Glenn

WA6BJQ


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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of ajparent1/kb1gmx via groups.io <kb1gmx@...>
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 12:02?PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [ic7000] doing FT8

What connector is used for FT8 ACC or DATA?

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THen where do I get that DATA minidin plug if that's used.

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Allison
Re: doing FT8

 

I suspected a PS2 cable I have a few of them from dead keyboards.
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I use a HB interface with PTT from the computer so simple is what
I do on three other (non-icom) radios.
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Allison
Re: doing FT8

 

I use the SignaLink USB for digital modes.

73, Adam, ve3fp


On Tue, May 6, 2025 at 3:02?PM ajparent1/kb1gmx via <kb1gmx=[email protected]> wrote:
What connector is used for FT8 ACC or DATA?
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THen where do I get that DATA minidin plug if that's used.
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Allison
Re: doing FT8

 

I use the 6 pin mini-din plug (Data port) for FT-8 and other audio card modes.

I use an USB to CIV plug adapter cable for rig control.

The 6 pin mini-din is a standard PS2 keyboard cable.? The connector on the other end needs to match the connector on your sound card interface.

On Tue, May 6, 2025 at 3:02?PM ajparent1/kb1gmx via <kb1gmx=[email protected]> wrote:
What connector is used for FT8 ACC or DATA?
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THen where do I get that DATA minidin plug if that's used.
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Allison



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73,
AB1PH
Don Rolph
doing FT8

 

What connector is used for FT8 ACC or DATA?
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THen where do I get that DATA minidin plug if that's used.
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Allison
Re: IC-7000 external video display

 

I have never had a problem with viewing the video output on a small or a large TV screen.
I have used various 7" monitors and TVs and also the video monitor in my Town and Country Mini-van.
Perhaps the issue is the other TV types like PAL etc instead of NTSC? There may be a select for the type of output or it may be set by zone as it has been a long time since I have had an IC-7000 to play with.
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