Very nice job of showing how to match your transmitter to the transmission line with the use of a antenna turner. I am sure it has made a little more sense to many people..Keep up the good work. Ron KA3WEL
I find that using an antenna analyzer to be the best method. When you don't have to worry about causing interferance or blowing the finals it becomes a fun process. Write down the settings for a few frequencies on each band so that you are well in the ball park when you go back on the air. Analyzers are now resonably priced and the simplest one will do the job;we're just tuning an AT,not designing sophisticated antennae. Thanks for the video.
Nice job but now explain the procedure when you are also dealing with PLATE and LOAD controls on the transmitter. The interaction between plate and load and the tuning caps and inductor in the tuner... Always seemed to be a hit and miss proposition to me
Tyler, A lot of people are doing things to prepare for the end of the world and so am I. I'm putting together a community where we can thrive and survive. If your interested, I'd like to invite you to join us as a sort of long range communicator. I'd like you to come with all your gear. Your base of operations would be 154 feet including what ever towers you would wish to bring. Please I am really interested if you would respond, I'd be even more interested if you would like to join.
Great job, I learned a lot. Keep the videos coming! I've watched all of the HamNation episodes so far (great show), but they haven't gone into the details like you have.
@tylergig Before matching the antenna to the radio via the ATU/AMU, The operator should tune into a dummy load, to maximise the output for that frequency into the 50 ohm dummy load. However after tuneup, and assuming the antenna is not resonant at the TX freq that the radio was tuned up for, the impedance of the antenna will NOT match the 50 ohm into to the radio and thus has to be "MATCHED TO THE RADIO", which of course is what your video is all about.
I'm considering getting a remote antenna tuner, to place it where the antenna connects to the transmission line... I hear this is a better approach than the current tuner-at-the-transceiver setup... your thoughts?
Very nice job of showing how to match your transmitter to the transmission line with the use of a antenna turner. I am sure it has made a little more sense to many people..Keep up the good work. Ron KA3WEL
radio2operate 2 weeks ago
I find that using an antenna analyzer to be the best method. When you don't have to worry about causing interferance or blowing the finals it becomes a fun process. Write down the settings for a few frequencies on each band so that you are well in the ball park when you go back on the air. Analyzers are now resonably priced and the simplest one will do the job;we're just tuning an AT,not designing sophisticated antennae. Thanks for the video.
gammondog 3 weeks ago
Nice job but now explain the procedure when you are also dealing with PLATE and LOAD controls on the transmitter. The interaction between plate and load and the tuning caps and inductor in the tuner... Always seemed to be a hit and miss proposition to me
johninjersey 1 month ago
Thanks for your time and "teaching" us the proper way to do this. The questions not asked are never answered and you answered mine without asking
73
Russ, KG4MAV
Fifthanddown 1 month ago
Kudos for taking the time to explain a seldom understood concept! The new and old comers will benefit from this briefing.
torch39 1 month ago in playlist Ham Radio Tutorials
Good presentation! Thanks!
73, Bill, KI7F
Philovideo 1 month ago
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Tyler, A lot of people are doing things to prepare for the end of the world and so am I. I'm putting together a community where we can thrive and survive. If your interested, I'd like to invite you to join us as a sort of long range communicator. I'd like you to come with all your gear. Your base of operations would be 154 feet including what ever towers you would wish to bring. Please I am really interested if you would respond, I'd be even more interested if you would like to join.
TheRebelEye 1 month ago in playlist Ham Radio Tutorials
Tnx. Good video. 73 !
uscanelu 1 month ago
Perfect video many thanks for it.
Nice ham shack.
73
Zsolt
HA2SN
ha2sn 2 months ago
Thanks for taking the time to make this very informative video.
Good job!
radiotech181 3 months ago
Thanks for the explanation and presentation of the video, very good!
PXMarlboro 3 months ago
Great job, I learned a lot. Keep the videos coming! I've watched all of the HamNation episodes so far (great show), but they haven't gone into the details like you have.
Thanks again,
Bob
BabaluSr 3 months ago
No mention of using Dummy loads :(
Jeff M1BCM
smilerjeff 3 months ago
@smilerjeff I'm not sure why you would use a dummy load when tuning an antenna... could you explain?
tylergig 3 months ago
@tylergig Before matching the antenna to the radio via the ATU/AMU, The operator should tune into a dummy load, to maximise the output for that frequency into the 50 ohm dummy load. However after tuneup, and assuming the antenna is not resonant at the TX freq that the radio was tuned up for, the impedance of the antenna will NOT match the 50 ohm into to the radio and thus has to be "MATCHED TO THE RADIO", which of course is what your video is all about.
Jeff M1BCM
smilerjeff 1 month ago
Outstanding.
ChristopherHizny 3 months ago
Can you recommend a book for beginners?
masterwelder65 3 months ago
@masterwelder65 The ARRL has several publications that I would recommend. Try their website.
tylergig 3 months ago
Very informative video with great information.
73
John/W5CYF
johnrob281 3 months ago
I'm considering getting a remote antenna tuner, to place it where the antenna connects to the transmission line... I hear this is a better approach than the current tuner-at-the-transceiver setup... your thoughts?
mstax 3 months ago
Your videos are great. Very informative and I like how you cover topics that are useful to anyone starting out in the hobby. Keep up the good work!
docsocrates 3 months ago