This is a great video. Thanks for sharing it. I just got an AT2KD a few days ago. I was worried it would be hard to use / understand but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s easy to use and is working great.
If you store the final positions ( on paper) for each band, you can pre-tune, and only need to reference check with a glance. The VNA goes to two decimal places, that's the figure l would be checking at a glance.👍
Jay. Thanks Pre. More detail on the LOG (yellow) line on the VNA. Seems useful to see more detail of the VSWR curves that the tuner can achieve and the "Q" of the tuned circuit. I'll check other videos too. Thanks Jay Joe
I have the AT2KD using a doublet 135' overall. The tuner will not tune 160M greater than 2:1. All others bands, the inductor is above 250 and actually 300 in some cases. Thanks for the video
@@du7jay "Fantastic video. I use the AT2KD and can confirm - it’s very quick to use. I’ve not yet ‘Run out of adjustment" from the Palstar Owners Group on FB, please feel free to join this exclusive club, 73!
@@du7jay:(, which is your preference though if u can only buy one? I mean i see the Differential one is slightly quicker to tune, but otherwise any difference?
Some people might not know what a NanoVNA is. For us that have one and know what it does, we know you have your NVNA connected to your tuner input in lieu of a transceiver. Great video otherwise.
Very good test Jay! But a bad antenna will still be a bad antenna no matter what tuner is used. Get it resonant or as close as possible is always better. 73
Looks like your going the wrong way not sure just saying your reflection is suppose to be going down ? Was talking about the first test maybe I was wrong on that
@@du7jay Well, got my AT2K directly from manufacturer, and also got the NanoVna V2. Need some adapters, as the ones on it are N type, none for SO-239 and PL-259, but also on the way here. It seems to me I got to hook up antenna to tuner, then VNA to tuner. Will figure it out. Nice idea. I am working into integrating a permanent display on a tuner, which has been already made, so will try it. Thanks.
This is too much stuff, too much technical stuff to have to do. Why not keep it simple? Just use an MFJ Match maker. Here are the steps: 1. Push button 2. Tune until the generated noise disappears 3. Your done. I no longer have my Palstar BT1500 but I will buy another one soon enough. I miss that tuner. And I still have my match maker from MFJ and its stupid simple and fast to tune with
Excellent !! 73 CT1BRM
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Excellent comparison and explanation - probably the best I've seen on any ATU. Very informative - thank-you
Thank you 73
The AT2K is the single best and most useful bit of kit in my radio shack. I can heartily recommend it, if you have the cash to splash!
This is a great video. Thanks for sharing it. I just got an AT2KD a few days ago. I was worried it would be hard to use / understand but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s easy to use and is working great.
enjoy. 73 de du7jay :-)
If you store the final positions ( on paper) for each band, you can pre-tune, and only need to reference check with a glance.
The VNA goes to two decimal places, that's the figure l would be checking at a glance.👍
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Thanks Jay for the video Very useful as I have been uncertain about differential tuners
Tnx and goodluck om 73 de du7jay :-)
Great comparison. Thanks.
Jay. Thanks Pre. More detail on the LOG (yellow) line on the VNA. Seems useful to see more detail of the VSWR curves that the tuner can achieve and the "Q" of the tuned circuit. I'll check other videos too. Thanks Jay Joe
tnx and 73 Joe :-)
I have the AT2KD using a doublet 135' overall. The tuner will not tune 160M greater than 2:1. All others bands, the inductor is above 250 and actually 300 in some cases. Thanks for the video
Good luck 73 de du7jay 😊✌🏻
thanks for the demo. I have been wondering what the differences are in these two products. The VNA was a nice bonus.🙂😄🙂
Good test with Sharing thanks JAY from Farid ( GL & Stay Safe)
tnx om Farid,. likewise staysafe and enjoy ham radio 73
What a fantastic video - I have shared it with the Ham Radio FB Group, and the Palstar FB Group which you're welcome to join :)
wow thank you very much. I watch your video all the time! hihi 73 de du7jay :-)
@@du7jay "Fantastic video. I use the AT2KD and can confirm - it’s very quick to use. I’ve not yet ‘Run out of adjustment" from the Palstar Owners Group on FB, please feel free to join this exclusive club, 73!
The AT2K Looks cool with twin knobs, otherwise which one will you recommend?
both are good 🙂
@@du7jay:(, which is your preference though if u can only buy one? I mean i see the Differential one is slightly quicker to tune, but otherwise any difference?
@@RhettSparrow AT2K 🙂
@ thanks for the response :)
Some people might not know what a NanoVNA is. For us that have one and know what it does, we know you have your NVNA connected to your tuner input in lieu of a transceiver. Great video otherwise.
Tnx 73
Very good test Jay! But a bad antenna will still be a bad antenna no matter what tuner is used. Get it resonant or as close as possible is always better. 73
73 Merry Christmas 🎄😊
True, but thats kind of basic isnt it!?
Awesome video!!
Looks like your going the wrong way not sure just saying your reflection is suppose to be going down ? Was talking about the first test maybe I was wrong on that
tnx @timeonecop . 73
How does it tune 17 meter and 30
i haven't tried tried it on those bands yet but depending on your antenna, im sure the tuner will do its job well,. 73 de du7jay :-)
Didnt see the needles on the tuner moving. I am missing something?
...meter wont move because im using the NanoVNa antenna analyzer instead of the radio to test 😊.. happy new year 😊✌🏻
@@du7jay I ordered the AT2K, and should be here in the next two days, directly from manufacturer. Need to get me one of those Nano's too. Thanks
@@k2icc good luck have fun 73 😊✌🏻
@@du7jay Well, got my AT2K directly from manufacturer, and also got the NanoVna V2. Need some adapters, as the ones on it are N type, none for SO-239 and PL-259, but also on the way here. It seems to me I got to hook up antenna to tuner, then VNA to tuner. Will figure it out. Nice idea. I am working into integrating a permanent display on a tuner, which has been already made, so will try it. Thanks.
@@k2icc thats great! Congratulations! 😊👍🏻 73 ✌🏻
This is too much stuff, too much technical stuff to have to do. Why not keep it simple? Just use an MFJ Match maker. Here are the steps:
1. Push button
2. Tune until the generated noise disappears
3. Your done.
I no longer have my Palstar BT1500 but I will buy another one soon enough. I miss that tuner. And I still have my match maker from MFJ and its stupid simple and fast to tune with