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Review Summary For : LDG AT-11MP Autotuner
Reviews: 99MSRP: 239
Description:
Automatic antenna tuner kit
Product is not in production
More Info: http://www.ldgelectronics.com/
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15994.7
KC8RXQ Rating: 2003-02-14
Very good performance in a small package Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is my first "autotuner" (I am setting aside the Palstar AT1500CV manual tuner for use with an IC-751A when I get another antenna up). I just received the tuner on Feb.12 and have been pleasantly surprised as to its performance with my FT-920. I was extremely startled at the noise during the tuning cycle but that's just the nature of the beast. Just follow the instructions, apply it within its ratings and enjoy!!

By the way, Dwayne Kincaid at LDG, was extremely helpful in answering my questions. Top notch support and a reasonably prices product. If I ever need another auto tuner (perhaps a FT-897 or IC-706MKIIG is in the future for mobiling) the LDG product line will certainly be at the top of the list.
VE3NYZ Rating: 2003-02-04
EXCELLENT TUNER Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Great tuner that tunes a lot of antenna's.
However, it is a bit loud during tune up and could be made more quiet.
I am still very pleased with the unit regardless of the noise it makes.
AF4MH Rating: 2003-01-27
Great Tuner Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just got a used LDG AT-11mp tunner and it works great with my 706mkiig Icom radio, it tunes great too.. I would recommend it to everyone...
VE3YF Rating: 2003-01-03
Excellent Tuner Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have used the LDG AT-11MP for 3 months. While I have had no problems with the unit, I did do the upgrades and software revision which I found the support and customer service of LDG to be excellent. The tuner works almost flawlessly with my IC-706 and a Hustler Mobile antenna setup with the exception being on 80m which the unit has some problems tuning on a couple of freqs other than that it works perfectly on all other bands from the mobile. The interface for the IC-706 is a great idea and works great. I will certainly buy another product from LDG.
KD4SVC Rating: 2002-12-02
Great tuner, excellent service Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I've been using the AT-11MP for about 9 months now with an ICOM 706MKIIG (both mobile with hamsticks and base with a 80M dipole). With the dipole it will tune to a flat 1:1 SWR in about 2-3 seconds on all the bands. It will tune a 80M hamstick to 1:1 across the whole band in about 2 seconds. What I find most excellent about this product is LDG Electronics. I sent the unit back to the factory on 11/20 to replace one of the relays (abuse on my part). It was repaired, tested on the bench, and sent back to me with NO charge on 11/22. Also the technican called me at home and described the work that was done, etc. I would highly recomend this autotuner to any ham. The AT-11MP is a huge improvement over the manual type tuners most of us have used.
KC1MK Rating: 2002-11-30
Works great Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've used an LDG Z-11 QRP autotuner for over a year with excellent results, so I decided to get the AT-11MP autotuner when I was looking for an external autotuner for my IC-756ProII. It interfaces well with the ProII and so far has tuned everything I've tried to tune with it. Like the Z-11, it's noisy while tuning, but it finds a match quickly and accurately, and there have been no signs of any problems while running 100 watts through the AT-11MP. The forward and reverse power metering seems fairly accurate, and I am impressed by the construction quality (as I was by that of the Z-11).
I wouldn't hesitate to buy the AT-11MP again (or the Z-11 for QRP operation). No connection with LDG Electronics, just a satisfied customer.
Jeff, KC1MK
G3VGR Rating: 2002-11-08
Good basic autotuner Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I built the AT11 from a board kit about 3 years ago and added the Icom interface so that it works direct from the Tune button on my IC706. The AT11 lives in a waterproof box at the bottom of the garden and has proved 100% reliable. It generally works well at tuning most antennas (mainly windoms, doublets & loops) that I've tried. It is somewhat suspect matching a 120' endfed wire on 160 & 80m. I don't like the idea of using a balun on the output of a "LC" type tuner with an unbalanced aerial, so I will probably replace it with a SGC tuner for the end-fed wire and keep the AT11 for mobile or portable use. I've also found the remote relay tuning noise is really useful for scaring the squirrels away.
AD6KB Rating: 2002-10-09
TERRIFIC Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Even loaded my HyGain DX77 vertical on 6m and allowed me to work Market Reef DXpedition on 6m CW earlier this year. Have the QSL card to prove it. I was stunned and so were they!

Easy and fun to build, a nice looking unit that appears to be tough enough to forgive stupid ham tricks that I have (inadvertantly) tried.



J_LUMLEY_EX_KK9W Rating: 2002-10-02
IT DOES WORK WELL Time Owned: more than 12 months.
OWNED FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS HERE, IT WILL EVEN LET ME USE A HALF-SQUARE FOR 40 METERS ON MOST BANDS, IT WILL TAKE THE 160 LOOP AND TUNE ANYWHERE. GOOD SUPPORT, TRY ONE JIM
MW3FLI Rating: 2002-08-15
EXCELLENT Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
i got my LDG AT-11MP AUTOTUNER in june and what can i say, it will tune anything between 0-30 mhz, ok so it sounds like a nuclear explosion but it is well worth it, i average between 1-3 seconds per tune and once tuned...brilliant