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Z-817 Outstanding QRP Autotuner for 6 through 160 m |
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RF Power 0.1 to 20 W: SSB, CW and Digital Modes
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here for product information sheet. For the past year, we have had a LOT of people wanting the discontinued W4RT Electronics One Touch Tune module that made tuning with the LDG autotuners just a touch of the tune button on the autotuner. We have not made more of them because a much better approach was in the works at LDG Electronics. I'm pleased now to announce that the new LDG Z-817 autotuner is now available! It includes the One Touch Tune functionality and all for a very affordable price. The Z-817 is the ultimate autotuner for QRP radios including the Yaesu FT-817(ND). The Z-817 interfaces to the CAT port (ACC) on the back of the FT-817 radio with the provided cable. Tuning could not be simpler; one button push on the tuner is all that is needed and the Z-817 takes care of the rest. It will switch to PKT mode, transmit a carrier, tune the tuner, then restore the radio to the previous mode! It has 2000 memories to cover 160 through 6 meters. Of course, the Z-817 will also function as a general purpose antenna tuner with other QRP radios. Just transmit a carrier and press the tune button on the tuner. For excellent portability, the Z-817 is powered by four AA internal Alkaline batteries (not included), so there are no additional power cable required to use the Z-817. A coax jumper cable is also included for fast hook up. Latching relays are used so that power consumption is Zero when not tuning allowing a set of batteries to last about one year. Specifications: • RF Power 0.1 to 20 watts SSB, CW and digital modes. • Latching relays for ultra low power consumption • Battery operated 4 x 1.5V Alkaline AA (not included) • Built-in CAT port interface. CAT thru port for computer connection. • 2000 memories when used with FT-817 interface (200 memories for other radios) • 1.8 to 54 MHz coverage (continuous coverage for MARS) • Tunes 6 to 600 ohms. (16 to 150 on 6m) • SO-239 in and out connections for dipoles, verticals, beams, G5RV, OCF, Cobra, ect. • Dimensions: 5.1” L, 4.7” W, 1.7”H . Weight: 9.3 ounces (without batteries). • Includes 1 foot CAT cable and 1 foot coax jumper. |
