An Easy Trap to Fall Into (when using an “antenna tuner”)

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There is an easy trap to fall into when it comes to the use of a, so called, “antenna tuner.” If you have watched many videos on my channel, you know that I prefer to call them “antenna matching units.” They actually function as an impedance transformer. They transform the impedance of the antenna/feedline combination to 50 Ohms, so the transmitter will see a perfect load and deliver full power into the feedline.

So this trap? It has happened to me. It happened when I was on the phone helping someone troubleshoot, and I couldn’t see their radio. This video will show the trap and hopefully it will save you the frustration of falling into the same trap.

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