Thanks Andrew for the great videos, this video in particular has really helped me a lot, if you get the time could you explain to me the different types of antennas you can connect to this atu, i dont really understand what the red terminals are on the back for and how you would connect an antenna to it. 73 and happy new year!
Thanks for the tutorial. I have that exact model and a friend of mine explained to me I was doing it wrong because I still had SWR after using the chart in the manual, which I printed and have handy and posted at my station. The SWR wasn't bad, it just wasn't flat.
After watching your video, I have a flat SWR wherever I go! Thanks again! W4BWH
@WilsonHines I have an MFJ 941E tuner,but I just may upgrade to the 969 tuner that K2FR is using in this video! I like the idea of the roller inductor over the lettered inductor selector on my 941E! I am using 450 ohm balanced line on my G5RV antenna. It appeared in the video K2FR was using the exact same feedline as I do.
@KC9SYJ I must say I can't for the life of me figure out why MFJ makes so many different types of tuners. There is nearly a tuner for every day of the MONTH! My 969 works great now! :)
Excellent demonstration! I really appreciate your efforts showing how to do this. I was wondering what the "correct" procedure was for manual tuning, you got me right in the ballpark! Thanks again!
It is so nice to watch a ham video where I don't have to hear static more than the person talking. Great explanation for a newbie like me. I am thinking of buying this tuner or go for the Palstar AT2K. Any opinions?
@takforalt Plenty of opinions =) but either one will be a solid pick. Manual tuners are a bit more forgiving then an auto tuner as well. Tho, I dont think id go back to using one all the time. I much prefer the key up and go mentality of the auto tuner.
Thanks for the vid , well done. I'm a new ham kf5lel and starting to purchase some equipment and was curious about how to operate a manual tuner. Figured I'd go manual first for the experience.
nice video.. whats so special about using a manual tuner..? seems like you have to go through a lot more work every time you want to tune up. I use a z100plus with my ft857 and it works great.. i guess if you had an amp or something with 1500w you would need a manual but for everything else what's so special?? thanks for the video been wondering how you use one.. what freqs do you usually hang out around?
@chr1zl Back in the hayday of Amateur radio, there was no such thing as an Auto Tuner. They are quite nice in the grand scheme of things.
Also, nothing in this tuner is solid state, I myself have an AT-100pro and have fried something in it when it didnt like 100 watts of PSK31. The amp above can take its given watt limit of 300 24/7 without breaking a sweat.. Im betting if We ran full capacity on our auto tuners.. 24/7 they would likely not be able to cope and fail.
@ThePilotBMP Ha, no im not going anywhere.. Been a busy year with real life and haven't gotten around to doing all the cool hikes/radio stuff id like.... However, I'm still around and will be making videos when I find something interested or a good topic comes up
Thank you for the video demonstration. Seeing them in use definitely wins out over just reading a book about it. This is one of those topics (manual tuners) I was looking for demonstrations of. Hoping to find more videos on other types of manual tuners as well.
manual tuners are neat because of all their knobs and switches but unfortunately the auto tuners that do everything for you are just so convenient but have no retro look to them :). i think its always nice to have a neat array of older equipment on your desk though. turning a big industrial knob just fills that inner satisfaction, doesnt it?
Nice little guide, when I was about to buy a manual tuner i couldn't really find any video guides on how to actually use them, so I jumped into it but everything turned out nicely anyway.
good job , that was helpful as look into buying a tuner.
pffbh 1 month ago
Thanks Andrew for the great videos, this video in particular has really helped me a lot, if you get the time could you explain to me the different types of antennas you can connect to this atu, i dont really understand what the red terminals are on the back for and how you would connect an antenna to it. 73 and happy new year!
LawrieM3UHQ 1 month ago
Thanks for the tutorial. I have that exact model and a friend of mine explained to me I was doing it wrong because I still had SWR after using the chart in the manual, which I printed and have handy and posted at my station. The SWR wasn't bad, it just wasn't flat.
After watching your video, I have a flat SWR wherever I go! Thanks again! W4BWH
WilsonHines 2 months ago
@WilsonHines I have an MFJ 941E tuner,but I just may upgrade to the 969 tuner that K2FR is using in this video! I like the idea of the roller inductor over the lettered inductor selector on my 941E! I am using 450 ohm balanced line on my G5RV antenna. It appeared in the video K2FR was using the exact same feedline as I do.
KC9SYJ 2 months ago
@KC9SYJ I must say I can't for the life of me figure out why MFJ makes so many different types of tuners. There is nearly a tuner for every day of the MONTH! My 969 works great now! :)
WilsonHines 2 months ago
Excellent demonstration! I really appreciate your efforts showing how to do this. I was wondering what the "correct" procedure was for manual tuning, you got me right in the ballpark! Thanks again!
Jim - KJ4WLH
MijBetas 4 months ago
It is so nice to watch a ham video where I don't have to hear static more than the person talking. Great explanation for a newbie like me. I am thinking of buying this tuner or go for the Palstar AT2K. Any opinions?
takforalt 5 months ago
@takforalt Plenty of opinions =) but either one will be a solid pick. Manual tuners are a bit more forgiving then an auto tuner as well. Tho, I dont think id go back to using one all the time. I much prefer the key up and go mentality of the auto tuner.
KC2UOO 5 months ago
Great video,... Roger Roger!..lol
73
wb6vuy 5 months ago
Thanks for the vid , well done. I'm a new ham kf5lel and starting to purchase some equipment and was curious about how to operate a manual tuner. Figured I'd go manual first for the experience.
pffbh 6 months ago
This video was awesome and you did a great job explaining it. Thanks!!
othrower74 6 months ago
nice video.. whats so special about using a manual tuner..? seems like you have to go through a lot more work every time you want to tune up. I use a z100plus with my ft857 and it works great.. i guess if you had an amp or something with 1500w you would need a manual but for everything else what's so special?? thanks for the video been wondering how you use one.. what freqs do you usually hang out around?
chr1zl 7 months ago
@chr1zl Back in the hayday of Amateur radio, there was no such thing as an Auto Tuner. They are quite nice in the grand scheme of things.
Also, nothing in this tuner is solid state, I myself have an AT-100pro and have fried something in it when it didnt like 100 watts of PSK31. The amp above can take its given watt limit of 300 24/7 without breaking a sweat.. Im betting if We ran full capacity on our auto tuners.. 24/7 they would likely not be able to cope and fail.
KC2UOO 7 months ago
Man have we missed you here in youtube land! Please don't tell us you are exiting the hobby!!!
ThePilotBMP 7 months ago
@ThePilotBMP Ha, no im not going anywhere.. Been a busy year with real life and haven't gotten around to doing all the cool hikes/radio stuff id like.... However, I'm still around and will be making videos when I find something interested or a good topic comes up
KC2UOO 7 months ago
Thank you for the video demonstration. Seeing them in use definitely wins out over just reading a book about it. This is one of those topics (manual tuners) I was looking for demonstrations of. Hoping to find more videos on other types of manual tuners as well.
N2OPQ 7 months ago
manual tuners are neat because of all their knobs and switches but unfortunately the auto tuners that do everything for you are just so convenient but have no retro look to them :). i think its always nice to have a neat array of older equipment on your desk though. turning a big industrial knob just fills that inner satisfaction, doesnt it?
kekejojo1212 7 months ago
Nice little guide, when I was about to buy a manual tuner i couldn't really find any video guides on how to actually use them, so I jumped into it but everything turned out nicely anyway.
de OZ3SR
trylleklovn 7 months ago