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| Reviews Summary for Palstar AT1KP |
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Reviews: 42
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $429.00
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Description: The AT1KP features 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. NEW!
Peak and Peak Hold dual cross-needle metering ($149.95 value found in our
popular PM2000A wattmeter). As on all Palstar tuners the front panel and top
cover are powdercoated.
Specifications:
-Power rating 1200 watts pep
-160m to 20m(1200+/-j1200), 10m to 15m (1000+/-j1000)
-Output to both balanced and unbalanced lines
-Impedance matching range 20 ohms to 1200 ohms
-Easy and quick tuning with only two controls
-6 position mode switch for multiple antennas
-Crossneedle metering with backlighting (wall transformer supplied)
-Meter power range 0-300 watts / 0-3000 watts
-Differential capacitor tuning with 2 stators and 1 rotor (430pf - 19pf -
430pf@3.5kv)
-Palstar designed ceramic body roller inductor
-High power ferrite 4:1 balun
-Crossneedle metering with backlighting (wall transformer supplied)
-Powdercoated front panel and top cover
-Dimensions: 10 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" high x 11"deep
Weight: 8 lbs
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.palstar.com/at1kp.php
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W5GW
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Rating: 2/5
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Jun 20, 2011 14:32
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Tuner Okay - Metering Circuit an Issue
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I like the components in the tuner and as a basic tuner it performs well. The accuracy of the power meter has always been less that what I would expect from a product in this price range (greater than 20% error when compared to my Bird 43).
Recently it developed an issue with the Peak-Hold circuit in which it would not release a reading after 2 seconds. Because the item is out of warranty, I began looking for a circuit diagram of the Peak-Hold circuit. It does not exist.
In attempting to discuss this with Paul at Palstar, I was treated abruptly and rudely. He didn't even give me a chance to ask what the estimate for repairs would be.
I've since traced this to a defective MOSFET (2N7000) in the Peak-Hold circuit.
While I have two Palstar antenna tuners, it is unlikely I'll purchase another. The lack of a circuit diagram and identification of component parts does a disservice to the amateur community.
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WI0H
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 14, 2010 08:07
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What a great piece of gear
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using this tuner for going on three years now to tune up a G5RV Jr. and a random wire 80m antenna and it just works. Palstar is to be commended for showing what 'Made in the USA' is supposed to stand for. From the powder coated finish to the guts inside this beast, the build quality is simply outstanding.
I couldn't recommend this unit any higher. 5+ stars.
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N0AZZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 29, 2010 07:27
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Excellent Quality
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Controls smooth as silk and works very well I only use it on 160m for 2 wire antennas and a vertical all other bands 440-40m are beams. Run 1k most of the time I am a DXer.
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KD8LCD
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 16, 2010 06:18
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Rock Soild
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Having had issues with another brand, I looked at a few other manufactures and kept coming back to this, I'm extremly glad I did it is ROCK SOLID...
I made up a excel file with frequencies and the setting used on the AT1KP and can quickly good back to those setting every time and be tuned!! The controls are smooth and percise.
The unit is built very well and has some weight so it doesnt move around the shack. It comes with a power adapter, cleaning kit and extra screws should you happen to misplace them while cleaning the unit.
There are other tuners in the price range that this unit retails for, but your not going to get anthing built with quality or reliablity like you do with a product from Palstar.
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K8MCN
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 6, 2010 12:23
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Great tuner
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I absolutely love this tuner--spend the little extra and you will not regret it!! This thing is built like and tank and i think it would tune one too!
My only request would be to light the turns counter--a lot of us hams getting a little older and a light behind it would help--also a lit button for the 160/80-6 button would be a great feature to indicate on/off
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KI6NIC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 29, 2010 14:24
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Very well built
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I bought this unit to work with my Ameritron 811H. I run a 204ft G5RV, a 90ft G5RV and a beam with this tuner on 6M thru 160M. It's performance...flawless, no regrets here at all.
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N9PUZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 22, 2009 19:12
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Excellent Product
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I purchased this higher power tuner to use in conjunction with my AL-811H amplifier. I have been very pleased so far. The unit works flawlessly and in my opinion Palstar's reputation for quality is well deserved.
Two features I would like to see added: 1) The ability to mechanically lock out unused antenna positions, and 2) a third, lower power range on the metering. Neither of these are shortcomings, just opportunities to make a great product better.
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KD0IDQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 28, 2009 05:32
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By far the best tuner I have ever used.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I struggled with two previous tuners from another manufacturer. Those tuners had trouble tuning my inverted-vee on 160-m and 80-m. This tuner is rock solid every time. The controls are smooth and precise. I can return to a frequency and tuner setting that I recorded and find that it is perfectly in tune without any further adjustments. This tuner makes my antenna better, and it makes my transceiver better. It has become my favorite piece of equipment in the shack. Well done Palstar. I am reminded of the saying "I am too poor to buy cheap". This is the last tuner you will ever need up to 1 KW.
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AH6ZZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 21, 2009 18:22
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Agile
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Outstanding quality, finish and performance. But the most welcome feature is precision; time and again I can repeat a tune to resonance simply by dialing in the recorded values – e.g. if it took 40 and 185 the first time to tune antenna number one to resonance it will do it again and again. This is really a help when you switch antennas or bands and cannot re-tune using a carrier.
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N5EKC
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 27, 2009 14:16
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Excellent tuner
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Over the 30 plus years I've been a ham I've used everything from homebrew matchboxes to factory built automatic tuners. This is one of the best products that I've had the opportunity to operate. The quality of the product is very good. The performance is excellent. the controls are smooth to operate. I've tried this tuner with vertical and wire antennas with good results and it seems to have very low losses from the signals I'm hearing and the reports I get.
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