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Re: K2 remote antenna tuner question

Posted by R Thompson on Feb 09, 2012; 5:05am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K2-remote-antenna-tuner-question-tp7268031p7268189.html

Thanks Mike,

    the low temperature operation, if its mounted outside, would be a
problem.  We've had an exceptionally mild winter here, but mild for us
is still below zero F during the day and quite a bit cooler at night
(when I'd be home to operate).

          Ron VE8RT

On Wed, 2012-02-08 at 22:32 -0500, Mike WA8BXN wrote:

> Hi Ron,
>  
> I have a couple of those LDG tuners and like them. I have no experience with
> the SGC tuners.
>  
> I did have a problem with the LDG tuner in single digit F temps, but the
> winter has been mild here and that was only one night. I think I could
> easily run an extension cord out to where the tuner enclosure is (a plastic
> mailbox) and put a 100 watt light bulb in it to turn on when it gets cold.
>  
> With a little extra work you can run power to the LDG tuner via the coax.
> Probably the same could be done with the SGC tuner.
>  
> 73 - Mike WA8BXN
>  
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>  
> From: R Thompson
> Date: 2/8/2012 10:10:57 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 remote antenna tuner question
>  
> I'm shopping for a remote antenna tuner that will work well with my
> K2/10. At the moment I'm favouring the LDG Z11ProII and building a
> Weather proof container to put it in. The LDG draws little current and
> May be battery powered. SGC make outdoor tuners and they have a wide
> Temperature operating range, down to -35C. However they need external
> Power.
>  
> Customer service is important to me, as is reliability.
>  
> Recommendations?
>  
> Ron VE8RT
>  
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