Hi I hv 2060A. I use it to tune before using my sb1000 amp. I made a chart for three sections on each band. Using the chart as a starting point and then adjusting c1 and c2 for lowest swr’s. Here is where I am confused. In the manual, it states c1and c2 dials should be set to 100 to provide max capacitance. ??? Next is the sensitivity knob, how is that used? The manual is very brief on this. Thanku so much. Billy
An antenna tuner is a good investment for the space limited ham. Old tube transmitters had them built in as part of the output section. While not great, you can load almost anything including the coax down to 160. Still, you want the best by the book antennas can.
Thanks Dave. Always a great show. KD9HWH said that.
Hi
I hv 2060A.
I use it to tune before using my sb1000 amp.
I made a chart for three sections on each band. Using the chart as a starting point and then adjusting c1 and c2 for lowest swr’s.
Here is where I am confused.
In the manual, it states c1and c2 dials should be set to 100 to provide max capacitance. ???
Next is the sensitivity knob, how is that used? The manual is very brief on this.
Thanku so much.
Billy
An antenna tuner is a good investment for the space limited ham. Old tube transmitters had them built in as part of the output section. While not great, you can load almost anything including the coax down to 160. Still, you want the best by the book antennas can.
Good stuff, thanks.
Does that FTdx 3000 ever move?
When you have a vertical with radials elevated how come you only need four and when on the ground you need many more radials?
Lots more would be better, I think 4 is just the number some consider the minimum for reasonable efficiency (and takeoff angle).
Isn’t 66 feet the length of a 40 meter dipole?
Close to 20m
@@jimnorrish5507 huh?
@@aurtisanminer2827 66 feet is very close to 20 metres which sounds about right for a 40 metre dipole.
Yes it is. 468 ÷ 7.1 (MHz) is 66 feet for a half-wave, 40 Meter dipole.
@@aurtisanminer2827 60 ft is close to a 20 meter dipole in length yeah
I would know how work a remote tuner with a dipole thanks EA7JHO
I hope you don't give up your day job if you want to be an artist. lol! Very informative, thank you.