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| ====== Antenna Tuner Model 229 ====== | ====== Antenna Tuner Model 229 ====== | ||
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| ===== Description ===== | ===== Description ===== | ||
| - | *Reversible "L" circuit, silver-plated roller inductor, high-voltage variable capacitor and switch-selectable fixed capacitors for precision matching. | + | Adjustable reactive network used for matching the unbalanced 50 ohm output impedance of transmitters and transceivers to a variety of loads, either balanced or unbalanced. Covers 1.8 to 30 MHz. Provision for selecting one of four antennas or for bypassing the matching network. A dual range power and SWR meter is included. |
| - | *Automatically provides low Q, minimum-loss path. | + | |
| - | *Rated 2 kW PEP, 1 kW cw. | + | ===== Mods & Tips ===== |
| - | *Matches 50-ohm unbalanced output to balanced or unbalanced loads (dipoles, inverted "V"s, long wires, windoms, beams, rhombics, whips, Zepps, Hertz, and similar) from 1.8 - 30 MHz. | + | *[[http://n6ie.com/Ten_Tec_238.html|N6IE High Power Improvement Mod]] |
| - | *Built-in balun. | + | |
| - | *SWR bridge indicates 1:1 to 5:1. | + | ===== Additional Information ===== |
| - | *2-range power meter reads 10 to 2000 watts. | + | *[[t_vs_l|Explanation of "L" Network vs. "T" Network]] by Scott Robbins, W4PA |
| - | *Front panel by-pass switch and 4-position antenna selector switch. | + | |
| - | *Coax and screw-type connectors. | + | ===== Sales Information ===== |
| - | *Requires 12 Vdc for dial lighting. | + | {{229ad.jpg?100|Magazine Ad from June 1982}} |
| - | *Styled in black and bronze. | + | |
| - | *Front panel with black-out lighting. | + | ===== Specifications ===== |
| - | *5.875"h x 12.75"w x 13.5"d, 9 lbs | + | ***Circuit Type:** Modified "L" Network |
| + | ***Maximum RF Power:** 2000 watts | ||
| + | ***Frequency Range:** 1.8 to 30 MHz | ||
| + | ***Output Matching Range:** At least 10:1 SWR, any phase angle, 1.8 to 30 MHz. 3000 ohms maximum at full power. | ||
| + | ***Maximum Balanced Load (through the balun):** 500 ohms | ||
| + | ***Input Impedance:** 50 ohms, nominal | ||
| + | ***Capacitor Voltage Rating:** 3.5 kV | ||
| + | ***Inductor:** 18 uh silver plated roller inductor | ||
| + | ***Finish:** Dark painted front and rear, textured sides and top | ||
| + | ***Size:** HWD 5.5" x 13" x 11", overall | ||
| + | ***Weight:** 9 lbs | ||
| - | ===== Reviews ===== | ||
| - | *[[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1418|eHam]] | ||
