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Review Summary For : Palstar AT1KM
Reviews: 56MSRP: $359.00
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.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.palstar.com/palmain.htm
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N5LUQ Rating: 2004-12-30
Great Product! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I needed a new tuner to replace my aging MFJ 941-D. The old 941-D was missing parts, the meter had long since stopped working and it would not tune my 382 foot loop. I got the Palstar ATK1M for Christmas and set it in line immediately. As stated in another review, it came packaged in a fitted slot, with lots of packing material and in a very heavy cardboard box. It was a workhorse right out of the box. The tuner is quality made, looks good and is easy to use. After initial set up, I can easily return to my settings that I have written down and be right back on. Palstar, in my opinion, is the best on the market. I looked long and hard at the reviews on eham.net and they were right. This is a quality made item and is light years ahead of the "things" that come out of Starksville Mississippi!
AB0XE Rating: 2004-11-25
GREAT TUNER Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have had this tuner for a month now. Bought it to replace MFJ 949E tuner. The Palstar is very well built,looks great, and it is very easy to use.
I keep a sheet of my settings and am able to
tune quickly . I even prefer this tuner to
an Icom auto tuner I had. This is quick
and quiet. I use this tuner with a Palomar Ft 340
so if I need to tweak I can do it off the air.
I am very happy with this purchase

K7NA Rating: 2004-08-06
Excellent Antenna Tuner!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought this unit slightly used and have placed it into service to provide matching for a new "W5GI Mystery Antenna" (a variation on a G5RV) here at the shack. This matching unit is similar in design to the popular MFJ 986 "Differential T" tuner but that is where the similarity ends--the Palstar build quality is leagues ahead of the MFJ. The tuner provides an excellent match on all bands 80-6 meters for my Icom 706MkIIg and Ten Tec gear. The AT1KM controls are smooth and completely resetable for quick band changing.This is not my first Palstar product, but it may be my last! The compact size, ease of use and excellent build quality make this a keeper. I highly recommend it.

Vince
K7PEH Rating: 2004-07-14
Great Tuner! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I can't believe how easy this tuner is to use. I received it last week and hooked it up as soon as I had time. I read the brief manual and followed the guidelines for the band selections for the settings of the capacitor and rollar inductor. For my antenna, the rollar inductor was dead on and the capacitor needed just a slight touch up to bring the reflected power to a zero reading on the meter.

The controls, even the coax switch, are all smooth and tight in their adjustment -- quality materials here. Also, I am pumping about 1400 watts PEP into this with no problems what-so-ever even though I am a bit over the rating. Paul of Palstar said that this unit could take more if the transmission line SWR was not too high. Mine is about 2.5:1 at its worst.

By the way, the packing for shipment was very good. UPS could have dropped the box over my house from one of their planes and the tuner probably would have survived just fine.
KB4BJM Rating: 2004-07-14
This is a keeper! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just received this well packaged tuner from Palstar.Packing was top notch with a strong box.The unit comes with a manual,power cube and a spare connector for the internal light.I have tried it on a Vertical(MA5V) and a Beam (C3SS). The tuner tunes quickly and handle a KW with no bad side effects. The controls are smooth and this unit is of quality construction. I have no Balanced antennas to test and can't report on that.THe only thing I wish they would of added is a AVG/PEP button for the meter.That's just a personal desire. This tuner is great and I really like it.Thanks for reading es 73's!!!
K0KAV Rating: 2004-01-24
The best in class Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is one terrific little tuner. Smooth controls, excellent components, quality construction, American Made. Finding a match is a breeze with this simple to operate unit. Without a doubt, it is The Best In Its Price Class!