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Re: SG-235

David H. Hatch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:21:04 GMT

Bill, Thank-you, fine description! Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. From: k6acj Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 10:46 PM To:

SG-235

k6acj — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:46:30 GMT

Just thought I'd add to the info base here. I've been using the SGC-235 500 watt version for a long time. Its feeding a end fed long wire, 58 feet long with

Re: 239 Problem

Pat Villani — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:57:28 GMT

I've seen that with other rigs. I have a Kenwood TS-140 that I have to drop down to 5 watts in order to tune my 239. It would behave in a similar fashion.

Re: 239 Problem

kb8uum — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:15:45 GMT

Thanks for all the suggestions. Either the 239 or the IC7000 didn't like the match much, so I just adjusted the lengths of the antenna a bit and all seems fine

Re: SGC-237 tuning problems

Tim Armagost — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:19:36 GMT

2.) Since SGC is no longer suppliing Ham Radio Operators with schematics and board layouts, it is very difficult to check diodes or other malfunctioning

Re: SGC-237 tuning problems

friedrich.schutz — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:15:29 GMT

Hi to all Thanks for all the replays I got with good hints - even most of the are basically repeating what is written in the operating manual: Good ground,

Re: 239 Problem

n4charlielimaalpha — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:22:22 GMT

Make sure that the transmitter is connected to the side of the tuner with the LED's and the Power leads. Then do the light bulb test. All cables are connected

Re: 239 Problem

David H. Hatch — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:25:36 GMT

Hi... I would power the coupler off, then on. Still no joy, try tuning on another band, then yet another (hoping the unit seeks a match) and then go to your

Re: 239 Problem

kb8uum — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:24:45 GMT

All cables are connected with ring terminals to the tuner. I am applying power, but it doesn't sound like a normal tune cycle. All the LEDs light up, but

Re: 239 Problem

David H. Hatch — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:53:40 GMT

Hi Geoff, Sounds like the unit is not getting 12 volts and / or not getting RF from the radio. That where I would start. How are the connections? Dave Sent

Re: 239 Problem

kb8uum — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:04:56 GMT

Power supply is on and seems fine. I was able to apply RF finally and the tuner began cycling for a few seconds and then locked up. All LEDs stayed on. Haven't

Re: 239 Problem

Pat Villani — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:36:49 GMT

Start wirg a light bulb test to see if the tuner is working at all: http://www.sgcworld.com/lightbulbtesttechnote.html. Pat WB2GBF

Re: 239 Problem

Tim Armagost — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:59:27 GMT

Is your 12V supply on and correct? Tim, WBØTUB ... From: kb8uum To: Smartuners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 8:05 AM Subject: [Smartuners]

239 Problem

kb8uum — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:21:33 GMT

I am having some trouble with my SGC 239 tuner connected to m doublet. When I apply RF the tuner isn't clicking over and none of the LEDs are going on. It

Re: SG-230: Old vs New

David H. Hatch — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:58:50 GMT

Hi Dave, Nice name! Congrats on the new/older coupler. Were I you, I'd consider calling the factory or emailing them. I am sure they would b happy to answer