Would like to use IMax2000 with my transceiver on 6 to 20 meters but need a good tuner. Any suggestions regarding a good tuner for this antenna?
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I think that all of the answers you have received so far are spot on. I like buttons and knobs and enjoy manual tuning so I opted for an MFJ-902B as it was one of the few manuals that did HF & 6. However I built a Delta Loop for 6m the other day I am convinced that that is the way to go. The wire and some other parts came from my "junk" box, the mast cost $10.10 including tax. The whole thing took about 1.5 hrs...... no tuner required and the SWR is between 1.1 an 1.8 from 50 - 54. If you have the room this is the way to go. I build most of my antennas, only bought the Imax 2000 to use on my motorhome. I think that all of the answers you have received so far are spot on. I like buttons and knobs and enjoy manual tuning so I opted for an MFJ-902B as it was one of the few manuals that did HF & 6. However I built a Delta Loop for 6m the other day I am convinced that that is the way to go. The wire and some other parts came from my "junk" box, the mast cost $10.10 including tax. The whole thing took about 1.5 hrs...... no tuner required and the SWR is between 1.1 an 1.8 from 50 - 54. If you have the room this is the way to go. I build most of my antennas, only bought the Imax 2000... » Read More I think that all of the answers you have received so far are spot on. I like buttons and knobs and enjoy manual tuning so I opted for an MFJ-902B as it was one of the few manuals that did HF & 6. However I built a Delta Loop for 6m the other day I am convinced that that is the way to go. The wire and some other parts came from my "junk" box, the mast cost $10.10 including tax. The whole thing took about 1.5 hrs...... no tuner required and the SWR is between 1.1 an 1.8 from 50 - 54. If you have the room this is the way to go. I build most of my antennas, only bought the Imax 2000 to use on my motorhome. « Show Less
1074936
I faced the same application and found that the Yaesu FC 102 did the trick .
1074937
G: the antenna is made for 11 meter CB radios. Any band other than that is a compromise. I use mine on 10 mtrs with no tuner at all, and with the optional ground radial kit, it works great! I have used it a little on 6, 12, 15 and 17 mtrs with an MFJ 949 tuner, and it works, but you don't know how much of your transmitter's RF output is being given off as heat instead of going to the antenna. I have auto tuners, but for DX work I always fall back to a manual, and the best MFJ manual tuners are good tuners. Enjoy your stick, but remember, it's not even advertised as a multi-band.
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I don't know about the tuner but I've used it on 12-10 meters with an SWR less than 2:1 and no tuner. With the ground plane kit and the base of the antenna only 16 feet off the ground, I worked stations in Australia, New Zealand, Asiatic Russia, all over Europe, and Africa on 10 & 12 meters with it. I would advise before putting this antenna up that you give it a couple of coats of urethane spar varnish to help preserve it and keep it from cracking and getting water in it due to the weathering of the fiberglass. Some say to paint it but you have to make sure the paint doesn't have any metallic pigments in it. I don't know about the tuner but I've used it on 12-10 meters with an SWR less than 2:1 and no tuner. With the ground plane kit and the base of the antenna only 16 feet off the ground, I worked stations in Australia, New Zealand, Asiatic Russia, all over Europe, and Africa on 10 & 12 meters with it. I would advise before putting this antenna up that you give it a couple of coats of urethane spar varnish to help preserve it and keep it from cracking and getting water in it due to the weathering of the fiberglass. Some say to paint it but you have to make sure the paint doesn't have any... » Read More I don't know about the tuner but I've used it on 12-10 meters with an SWR less than 2:1 and no tuner. With the ground plane kit and the base of the antenna only 16 feet off the ground, I worked stations in Australia, New Zealand, Asiatic Russia, all over Europe, and Africa on 10 & 12 meters with it. I would advise before putting this antenna up that you give it a couple of coats of urethane spar varnish to help preserve it and keep it from cracking and getting water in it due to the weathering of the fiberglass. Some say to paint it but you have to make sure the paint doesn't have any metallic pigments in it. « Show Less
1074939
It all depends on how much power you are going to use. There are plenty of tuners out there. manuals and automatics. 73s
1074940
de n0war.i am using it with the LDG AT-100proII autotuner.it works great on 6 & 20!also the tuner is used with my icom 706mkIIg.
876924
We use a high gain antenna and signal amplifier in a marine application with this unit. Channel tuning while the boat is moving is not very good. I spoke with a local car audio company and they indicated that this is a common problem with all digital TV tuners. That is, they don't work very well when in motion.
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I am by no means a cb expert but you should always tune your antenna with an actual swr meter. From what I understand the built in meters are mostly to alert you if something is majorly wrong with your system. This antenna is really easy to tune using a cheap meter. The last one I tuned for my buddy was throwing under 1.5 with in one minute.
1338491
Yes the tuner is very good, as long as you have a good antenna. Very sensitive and picks up even the small stations.
758540
I know, here's a suggestion. Call C Crane and ask them. They have excellent customer service and are respectful. Also consider purchasing the antenna and trying it yourself. You can always send it back and you will know within a day or two if its right for your setup. I can say that it's stronger than the previous C Crane model because that's the one I have (the gray one). Due to the circumstances it works OK because I beefed it up using reflector home made designs that increase the signal capacity so I didn't take the step up in purchasing. Anyways hope this helps and good luck.
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I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I have not done anything to my antenna, but I have been thinking about screwing a bigger base on it.
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I have this antenna and have no issues. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002L0BXIK/ref=mp_s_a_1_22?qid=1387051368&sr;=8-22π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70. You will need one that will do multi freq.
262007
I get great reception with the new terk antennae, I am about 25 miles away from the tv towers. I have the non amplified version, however I bought the amplified version for my step father and it doesn't seem to work any better for him and he is about 20 miles from the tv towers.
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What kind of antenna are you trying to use? I'm using a Firestick CB antenna with a BNC connector going to the radio. No problem. Make sure you have a good coax cable and BNC connector going to your CB antenna. With an SWR meter inline between the antenna and radio, make small adjustments of the total length of the antenna. If SWR starts going up when you lengthen the antenna, go the other way and shorten it. The best way to tune an antenna would be with an MFJ antenna SWR analyzer. Do you know any ham radio operators? A ham (Amateur Radio Operator) could easily tune up your antenna. Good luck What kind of antenna are you trying to use? I'm using a Firestick CB antenna with a BNC connector going to the radio. No problem. Make sure you have a good coax cable and BNC connector going to your CB antenna. With an SWR meter inline between the antenna and radio, make small adjustments of the total length of the antenna. If SWR starts going up when you lengthen the antenna, go the other way and shorten it. The best way to tune an antenna would be with an MFJ antenna SWR analyzer. Do you know any ham radio operators? A ham (Amateur Radio Operator) could easily tune up your antenna. Good luck
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I have a chart of my measurements on 7/16/13. 20m shows SWR @12, 17m @ 6.6 and tunable with my FT-450D on 15m, 12m and 10m to about 28.825. I use a MFJ-902B Tuner to pull in the 17m, 20m and 40m bands. From my RV in Minnesota this summer I worked HI, AK, FL, NH, ME, NY, Chech Republic, Canada and many more. You of course lose some output by using the tuner but that does not seem to make much difference when the bands are open. I admit it is a compromise but it certainly fit my need of easy breakdown and setup. My home QTH is in Florida and there I primarily use a horizontal wire and now use the Solarcon for 10m. You can check out my logbook using my call KK4itx on QRZ.com. email me at my call @arrl.net and I can forward my measurements of the antenna. 73, John
822115
The antenna must be pointed toward the quad. I found the range to be less than 100 meters, more like 50 yards in any direction. I have been looking at mods, possibly soldering a real 2.4 antenna on and see...Its just too cool to mess up if it doesn't work. Very fun!
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To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and see what your swr is you will need an swr meter most shops can check it for you good luck To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and... » Read More To be truthful i wouldn't recomend this antenna becase it is hard to tune and i had problems with the glue on the outside part of the antenna if fell off after it got wet a number of times the transmit range is not that good .I would recomend a wilson 1000 magnet mount it will hook up to your midland radio miminal tuning with a swR meter to get a good swr and you radio will get out farther..just remember to tune the antenna on channel 21 set for lowest SWR 1.1 may have to cut the bottom of the whip a 1/4 of an inch and put the antenna all the way at bottom of antenna tighten set screw and see what your swr is you will need an swr meter most shops can check it for you good luck « Show Less
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This item unquestionbly works very well, but it will NOT cover 20k sq feet, or even close. You might need to look into a commercial booster or some form of splitting of the indoor antenna. I understand you can do that.
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I can answer back in Spanish .. if needed. As for needing a tuner, I would say that depends on whether the antenna has a direct view of the towers. If you are in the city and there are structural issues, get the tuner. Hopefully, this answers the question, if not let me know.
262010
I am 30 miles away from broadcast towers and although they are quite clear, the lower channels are tough to tune in. I'd say you should probably go with a larger outdoor antenna at that distance.
2170757
I tried it in the attic, didn't work so hot. I use my Imax 2000 vertical for 10-12-15, works pretty well, and it's only about 24ft from ground Bottom of antenna)
495442
hey, i'm in the same prob here, looking for something to boost my weak signal for my regular tv. I don't use cable, just rabbit ears. Any sugestion which antenna is best or should i go look for booster?