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| Reviews Summary for PALSTAR AT1KM |
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Reviews: 58
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $$359.00
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Description: The AT1K comes in two models: the AT1KM meter display (pictured) and the AT1KD digital display.
Featuring differential capacitor tuning with 2 stators and 1 rotor. For ease of use the AT1K series utilize only 2 controls to operate for tuning with a precision ceramic body roller inductor and high power balun. As on all Palstar tuners the front panel and top cover are powdercoated.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.palstar.com/palmain.htm
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N4NDX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 28, 2012 12:13
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Amazingly Great Tuner
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just purchased a used AT1KM tuner like in new condition to replace my LDG 600pro auto tuner that had trouble tuning 80 meters and could never tune 160 meter. Well lets just say that the AT1KM tune my ZeroFive 43 ft vertical antenna without blinking at an amazing 1.00 swr on 80 and 1.2 swr on 160 from 1.800-1.999, how about that.
Simply the best tuner I've ever owned. 5 stars
David/n4ndx
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W0HSN
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 29, 2011 16:37
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Best thing since sliced bread!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I recently acquired the AT1km to replace the old swan and heathkit 2060a That I had been using!Don't get me wrong both of the old tuners worked fine and would match about anything,but the palstar!All I can say is WOW! Rock solid,easy to tune and the setting are right on! You simply can't do any better than a Palstar tuner.
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WB5MHA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 11, 2011 20:37
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best!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Typical Palstar product; attention to detail, works perfectly, smooth operation. After 5 years in my shack I would say it is one of the best pieces of equipment we regularly use.
Why anyone would save a few bucks and buy an MFJ junk tuner is a mystery. Palstar is old school Hallicrafters-Johnson Viking-Collins quality equipment. Reminder of the time when manufacturers took pride in their product. Even came with a QTip as a reminder to clean the rotary coil periodically. Nice touch.
May now be out of production. I will never part with mine. I'll be a repeat customer though.
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KB3RMX
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 29, 2010 14:12
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BEST TUNER I'VE EVER HAD
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have had a number of tuners and this one is the best of all. Have had this for 3 years and has tuned everything I put on it including a 96 ft long-wire. No problems whatsoever tuning. Easy to tune and has capabilities of handling 4 different antennas. This is the last tuner I'll ever need.
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G3UXB
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 1, 2010 22:40
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Very good
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Well after my review of the MFJ 962D and giving it a 4 I should have given it a 3+. I would give this tuner a 4+ as I stated in my 962 review I wished I could afford a Palstar, well I got an AT1KM 'as-new' on eBay very nice condition but if new a little out of calibration, easily fixed as well as the roller wheel jumping off track (presumably in transit). It does appear to tune everything you can throw at it, but all the build up I expected that roller wheel to feel like a Bentley - Oh well still deserves a 5
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W2DWL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 2, 2010 16:20
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One awesome tuner
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This tuner tunes everything I throw at it, from 160 to 10 meters. All my antennas are home brewed, which include a 4 element beam, a 43 foot ground mounted vertical and varies number of off centered dipoles. Its is worth the money.
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W4JAH
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 29, 2009 10:11
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I give Palstar a A+ in all areas. Service and quality
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I now own three of the palstar tuners. They are very easy to use and built well. Palstar very good on answering any questions you have. Because of the excellent reports and company support I rate them the best. W8CFS
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K9FON
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 13, 2008 19:16
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Absolutely GREAT!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had mine since 2005 and it still works and looks new! It tunes my 260' 160 meter doublet like a dream but it acts funny on 10 meters for some oddball reason but thats no big deal asi have a 4 element trapped tribander for that band. I know the AT4KM is supposed to handle 1200 watts pep but i run my Swan MK II into it at legal limit with no issues. Even with 1500 watts in CW tune mode it doesnt mind. If the day comes when my tuner bites the dust i know darn well i will buy another Palstar tuner.
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N5MZL
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Rating: 5/5
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May 31, 2008 13:53
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Built like a tank
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This model of tuner has been discontinued, but I'm sure there are still plenty of them out there. I purchased my AT1KM some years ago (it's the 1Kw version; they later came out with a model of the same name and appearance, but that could handle in excess of 1Kw) after I put up a Carolina Windom OCF dipole that the tuner in my old FT-890 could not handle. Since that time I've used this tuner on several multi-band dipoles, and it never gave any problems. I also used it between those antennas and an Ameritron AL-80B, and it performed flawlessly in that mode as well. The setup and tuning is very easy, the meter is accurate and easy to read (probably why everybody's brother and their dog Rex is using this same meter in all sorts of equipment), and it's just plain built like a tank. I'm currently running an Icom 746Pro into a Buckmaster OCF dipole, and it's internal tuner handles it with no problem, so I will be selling my AT1KM soon. However, I will be buying more of Palstar's gear; their antenna analyzer is on my "to get" list now. I say this because not only do they make good equipment; but their customer support is second to none.
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WA2EQF
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 23, 2008 09:50
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Rock Solid MFT (Mighty Fine Tuner)
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had this tuner for more than 3 years now and have used it on a variety of antennas; dipoles, folded dipoles, verticals, & long wires. On 3 through 30 it matches anything. I have made a chart of the dial settings for each band and frequency that I commonly work, it has never varied, to this day I can set an antenna, set the dials and get the SWR I expect. The controls are smooth and intuitive, easy to use is an understatement. The lighted meter is easy to read and dead accurate against a bird meter. It is built like a brick you know what house, a pleasure to have in the shack and pleasing to the eye. I have since purchased other Palstar products and the quality of construction is at a level that you wish all manufacturers would provide. Whereas, I have never had a problem with a Palstar product, I have on occasion called Paul with questions, he is always polite and courteous with intelligent answers and never a "well that's a stupid question" attitude. This is a product I would highly recommend.
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