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| Reviews Summary for Turbo Tuner |
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Reviews: 118
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Average rating: 4.5/5
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MSRP: $269. USD
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Description: Automatic Screwdriver Antenna Controller for Icom, Kenwood, and Yaesu. Handles antenna motor currents up to 2 amps. Firmware is user upgradeable using a computer. Controller is powered by the radio. Plug and play with no calibration required. Works with all models of screwdriver antennas. Tarheel, High Sierra and others. RF bullet proof with extensive RFI filtering. Full 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee and 2 year no questions asked parts and labor warranty. We stand behind our products.
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More info: http://WWW.N2VZ.COM
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NF8S
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 7, 2010 09:03
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Turbo Tuner / Tarheel
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I purchased the turbo tuner specifically for the IC-7000 radio and the Tarheel Model 200A antenna. So far I haven't had any complaints, the radio, tuner and antenna seem to interface well. I'm also impressed with the tarheel antenna as its had its cool weather testing this year with the temps being in the low teens. It works well whether its -10 degrees to +70 so I can't complain. I'd recommend both tarheel and the turbo tuner. I've called both with questions and so far I've had excellant response.
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VK4ICE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 26, 2010 20:48
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Great Product
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I purchased a Kenwood TS-480SAT for the car and played with various whips. I purchased a Little Tarheel 2 and although it worked well, it was a little dangerous to re-tune when mobile. Bill's (N2VZ)Turbo Tuner was the answer. Problem solved. I purchased a little Tarheel 2 & Turbo Tuner for a client with a Yaesu FT-857D and now he enjoys hassle free band changes.
I liked the combination so much, I now have a Tarheel on my apartment roof and just ordered another Turbo Tuner to suit.
When I go portable, I tape a 30 foot wire to a telescopic fibreglass fishing rod and feed into the top of the Tarheel. 160 - 80m auto-tune.
I don't know how anyone could have problems with this product - it is plug & play.
Thanks Bill!!
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KI6RJW
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 9, 2010 20:16
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Excellent for mobile use
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought this unit a couple of months ago after making sure it would be compatible with the Kenwood TS480HX and the Scorpion SA680. I got it in, set the switches and what a breeze to operate, push one button on the radio and the Turbo Tuner tells me when it is ready to rock and roll, tunes to a near perfect match every time.
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W6NFL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 8, 2010 11:13
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Works Fine
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I'm sorry to hear about the last reviewer's experience. All i can do is comment about mine. Not much more to say other than it works perfect with my Tarheel II antenna and my TS-480HX. I just plugged in and it tunes the bands perfectly.
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W7RE
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Rating: 0/5
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Nov 25, 2009 15:48
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Poor Product & Scam
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have a homebrew screwdriver antenna that I built 15 years ago. Tried to get the TurboTuner to work with it and it would not function at all. Bill sent another tuner and it would not function either. I bought a HiQ antenna and it would not function with it either. Very hard to get feedback from Bill. He told me to return the tuner and he would refund my money. I returned the tuners. After nearly a year, I am still waiting for the refund. Very disappointed.
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WA4LZC
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 26, 2009 09:10
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A goodie
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Works great with my Little Tarheel II and FT-857..... Now if only Bill would make a Turbo Tuner that would work with the Yeasu FT-450.....
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KE4KMG
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 5, 2009 06:48
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Plug and Play!! Works GREAT
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Ordered and rx within 3 days. Works as advertized. I have a Little Tarheel II and a TS-480HX and it all came together with no problems.
This the first time I've had a HF mobile and truly was simple installation. Tnx es 73, Bill!
I'll Post another after having and using it longer.
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W7JRK
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 9, 2009 19:52
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Love this thing
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I called on Monday, got a return call on Tuesday. Had it ordered and arrived in Washington by Friday. I spent 15 minutes setting everything up, followed the quick directions included in the packaging. Set my Kenwood TS-480SAT's PF button, set the tune power level, set the baud rate. Popped the case off the turbo tuner, changed a few jumpers to match up with my TS-480 and HI-Q 2/80 antenna. Plugged the turbo tuner in, fired up the kenwood, selected the frequency, hit the PF button, and within about 10 seconds I had an SWR < 1.5. Same held true for all the other bands as well. Just to be thorough I put my antenna analyzer on it for a few of the bands just to make sure everything was matched up properly and it was. This thing is a dream for mobile use of a screwdriver antenna. Just push a single button and wait a few seconds and it will dial the antenna in.
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WZ4I
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 27, 2009 07:50
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Excellent Device
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is my second Turbo Tuner. The first one was for the Yaesu FT-857D, worked perfectly. This one is for the Kenwood TS-480, and it works perfectly. Installation took less than 15 minutes. Changed 2 settings on the TS-480, and set the dip switches inside the unit, and I’m done. Tunes my Tarheel Model 75 to 1.5 to 1 or better on each band, by the push of a signal button. This is a great device!
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KB4HZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 17, 2009 17:41
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Quick Install
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Works as advertised. I received it in the mail today and finished the install and radio config. in less than a half hour. None of the dip switches had to be changed from their default position; I'm running an IC-7000 and Little Tarheel II. So far, so good...
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