Video: Inside Palstar AT5K & Millen 92200 Antenna Tuners

If that Palstar tuner is good for 3500 watts why does it need a fan blowing on the roller inductor? Hasn't anyone else noticed this? That's a bad sign. In typical "ham" fashion underrated components are being stressed to the max so Hambone puts fan on it. Reality check: Hit that tuner with 3500 watts CW into a highly reactive load and watch the ensuing light show. And Tyler- are you still afraid to drive your Chevelle in the rain?

 

I am only showing what is inside each, yes it is odd... That is why you have to make your own tuner, I have thousands in the custom one only because of the Bird section, custom meters and custom panels...
I am doing IR camera tests on a few components with pre-recorded transmissions to see what they look like as well, fun stuff!
On my 1969 SS well that was a beast!!! Thanks for the memory hihi...
~Tyler

 

I have this tuner and took it out of line for two reasons
1. 20 Meters ca not tune some frequencies at all

2. Can NOT TUNE 160 at all stray swr imbalances

 

What's up with the CB-equipment-sounding "Palstar" name anyway?