Just ordered the LDG Z-817 QRP ATU from R and L Electronics. This is to go with my Lab599 Discovery TX-500, Deluxe Buddipole Long Version, and RadioWavz Pathfinder Mk.1. Thanks for the great video, and fine explanation of hook-up and operation! Best of All to You and Yours!
i bought one of these ~8 years ago to pair with my 817. i used it once. it worked, but i realised i am a knob twiddler and want to do the work myself. so, it went in the closet (still there) and bought a nice manual tuner. decide which type of operator you are before buying something.
Nice video. I operate a lot of FT8 and need the ACC port on the radio to plug in a digirig. This will prevent the tuner to be plugged in ! How to get around this problem ?
Very nice !! once the batteries are inserted, the green light is not constant at the end and no longer flashes, does this mean that the agreement is not made? ?
Nice presentation. I have the ft818 and it will not switch to pkt until the second tune. No one can explain why this is. So I set it to packet manually.
Maybe you can help can I use my Mfj- 1899t antenna with this without having to use a counterpoise? have asked several hams here on RUclips and have yet to receive an answer. Any help would be greatly appreciated I'm a new ham KN4INN
Hi there, Done a little research on the 1899t and now I’d like one for myself :) So from what I’ve learned is that it looks to be that it doesn’t need a counterpoise if you’re using it plugged directly into the radio - for example on the Yaesu FT817 has the BNC connector on the front. I have seen them mounted externally away from the radio on a mount/tripod and if you use it that way, it would need a counterpoise for sure. In short, use a counterpoise if you’re using the antenna externally, if you intend on plugging it directly into a radio (like a Yaesu ft817) then it isn’t really needed. Stay safe and 73’.
@@OnTheMicwithMike Thank you for the great information like I said I've asked many hams who have RUclips channels and got zero response from them. You stay safe as well 73 to you also.
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Outstanding presentation. Very helpful
Easy Peasy. Well done video, straight and to the point.
Thanks for the feedback Mike, hope it was of some help.
Well produced video clearly explains how this tuner works. Full marks for clear delivery and clarity
Thank you for the very kind feedback. Very much appreciated indeed. All the best.
Just ordered the LDG Z-817 QRP ATU from R and L Electronics. This is to go with my Lab599 Discovery TX-500, Deluxe Buddipole Long Version, and RadioWavz Pathfinder Mk.1. Thanks for the great video, and fine explanation of hook-up and operation! Best of All to You and Yours!
On my list for my FT818ND top explanation on how to set up and operate
i bought one of these ~8 years ago to pair with my 817.
i used it once. it worked, but i realised i am a knob twiddler and want to do the work myself.
so, it went in the closet (still there) and bought a nice manual tuner.
decide which type of operator you are before buying something.
Привет. За какую цену уступиш автотюнер из шкафа ? Всë равно он лежит у тебя без дела .
Excellent and clear, thanks for getting me to the next level!
Thank you, I appreciate it.
Very helpful video. Thank you!
Appreciate your help, great video 73s
Merci pour cette présentation
Best regards
73"s to France
Merci 🙂 73’
Nice video. I operate a lot of FT8 and need the ACC port on the radio to plug in a digirig. This will prevent the tuner to be plugged in ! How to get around this problem ?
Hi Mike,
thank you very much for this very informatic and nice video!!!
73s from the Baltic Sea DK7WS Peter
Very much appreciated for the kind words Peter. Thank you, 73’ and stay safe.
Many thanks for that.
You’re welcome, appreciate the view. 73’
will work with 818 and 857 qrp only cat speed nothing to do with tuner make sure it is set to rear socket on 817
Muchas gracias
Thank You!
LDG ANTENNA TUNERS ARE V E R Y
VERSITILE AND CAPABLE, I F YOU
USE YOUR HEAD AND DO NOT "FRY"
THE LDG TUNER!
Very nice !! once the batteries are inserted, the green light is not constant at the end and no longer flashes, does this mean that the agreement is not made? ?
Nice presentation. I have the ft818 and it will not switch to pkt until the second tune. No one can explain why this is. So I set it to packet manually.
Another fantastic video Mike 73 from kb2uew
Nice video 👍👏👏
fantastic video
Good video, great job!
Is there a similar tuner that works on the 6 meter band. This auto-tuner is so nice and inexpensive.
thanks 73
I own both those devices, but I lost the mini DIN cable. Can I still use the tuner with the 817 radio, without causing issues ? 73 de SV4RIN
I honestly can't remember, I don't own the radio or tuner anymore. 73'
terrific videos 73 from kb2uew
Is there a better option today? Elecraft T1 or MAT10? Or does this still hold up? Cheers
I've long since sold this and the radio. There are better built-in options on QRP radios nowadays.
@OnTheMicwithMike I get you but nothing to date has passed the yeasu for the durability factor
Maybe you can help can I use my Mfj- 1899t antenna with this without having to use a counterpoise? have asked several hams here on RUclips and have yet to receive an answer. Any help would be greatly appreciated I'm a new ham KN4INN
Hi there,
Done a little research on the 1899t and now I’d like one for myself :)
So from what I’ve learned is that it looks to be that it doesn’t need a counterpoise if you’re using it plugged directly into the radio - for example on the Yaesu FT817 has the BNC connector on the front.
I have seen them mounted externally away from the radio on a mount/tripod and if you use it that way, it would need a counterpoise for sure.
In short, use a counterpoise if you’re using the antenna externally, if you intend on plugging it directly into a radio (like a Yaesu ft817) then it isn’t really needed.
Stay safe and 73’.
@@OnTheMicwithMike Thank you for the great information like I said I've asked many hams who have RUclips channels and got zero response from them. You stay safe as well 73 to you also.
This autotuner works only with FT817ND?
It can be used with other QRP radios but tuning up is done differently to the 817ND.