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Reviews For: The Original 3898 Pecker

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Review Summary For : The Original 3898 Pecker
Reviews: 55MSRP: 65.00
Description:
The Pecker is designed to tune any tube final transmitters and amplifiers for SSB use fast and safe. It uses a single pulsed tone at a 30% on 70% off dutycycle. The short dutycycle helps keep dangerous heat buildup off your expensive tubes. It is NOT similar to MFJ's amp tuner the 214 and others that plug into the cw jack and use a pulsed carrier.
Product is not in production
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N8DOD Rating: 2009-01-28
Nice Product Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
ordered the 3898 pecker from Larry KB4OIE , I e-mailed him and he sent me a paypal invoice,
I paid and the Package arrived 2 days later Well packed,
The directions were very detailed and easy to follow,
I plugged in the included battery and it was Plug & Play on my Yaesu Mark V.

It sends a pulsed tone to the radio and reduces the strain on the tubes,
No need to try to tune the amp in CW mode and then re tune for SSB.

The device is very professional and attractively constructed.

I like it so well I just ordered another one for my Icom Pro III,

Makes Tune up easy and saves on expensive tubes.

I had no problems but with Larry's rapid email reply I am sure if there was any
Questions he would be there with the support, Nice to have a USA made product.

Jim Teeple N8DOD
N6QPU Rating: 2009-01-08
Great tuner. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
If you use an amplifier or transmitter with tubes in it this is the only way to tune it. The 3898 Pecker is so easy to use and helps the tubes last. Get one you will love it. Money well spent.
AA4UC Rating: 2009-01-08
Great Little Device Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
After reading all the reviews here I decided to purchase this interesting device. I can say it works as advertised. Tuning is quick, easy, and provides much less stress on the amplifier and operator. Customer service was also outstanding. I will for now on always tune up with my Pecker (I just had to say that).
GW4XXP Rating: 2008-11-30
"It does what it says on the tin" Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
What a great piece of kit the Pecker 3898 realy is.
I received mine from Larry a few days ago ( 10 days shipping into the UK )and what a delight it is. It was packed securely and after fitting the battery and reading the instructions, I had it connected to my FT 757 GX and within 30 minutes of receiving it, I was tuning with my Palstar 1500 CV and Ameritron 811 with ease and without hastle or worry.
There is a paint advert on UK TV which states that the product does "what it says on the tin". So far as the Pecker 3898 is concerned,it does what Larry says it will do, and I can without hesitation recommend it to my fellow Hams.
W0ISF Rating: 2008-11-26
The First Tuner For The Yaesu FT-897 Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I e-mailed Larry for a Pecker to use with the rj45 modular connector on the ft-897. Although He didnt have any in production for the modular jacks yet,he went out ot his way to produce one for me anyway. If you have an 897 this tuner works nice. Also tunes my Ameritron 811 like a breeze! I tune my palstar at1500dt with the pecker and what a sweet combination! FAST and EASY! Larry is great to deal with and quick with E-mails. Thanks again Larry and 73 Mark W0ISF
VK7JB Rating: 2008-10-07
Superb unit and excellent service! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is one bit of ham gear I could never be without. I was so impressed with it, I bought a second. Meticulous workmaship and super-fast, friendly, helpful customer service from Larry make the Pecker an outstanding package. Thanks Larry for your flawless service and for one of the most valuable pieces of equipment in my shack.

John
MW0ZZD Rating: 2008-06-11
A must-have Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Having read all the glowing reviews of Larry`s Pecker,I just had to buy one.
It arrived here in UK in just a few days,perfectly packaged.Larry kept me informed via email so I did not to worry about progress.Altogether a great product from a great guy.Thanks,Larry.
LA8UHA Rating: 2008-03-07
Go buy it! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The Pecker is indeed - as one previous reviewer stated - a hidden jewel in the HAM world. This product is professionally constructed, simple to use and makes tuning your amp a breeze. Actually I feel silly not having purchased the Pecker ages ago! As for customer service; 10! Thanks Larry!

KE5CTS Rating: 2008-01-18
Great Pecker Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Hi all, I am a first time user of an hf amp, never even played with one before. i was nervous about learning how to tune up properly. I read about Mr. Larry's Pecker and tried it. It is very well built and to use it is sooo simple. First tune up took about 10 seconds with no problems. I wish all ham products were as fine quality as Mr. Larry's Pecker and his customer sevice. I will never use any other method or product to tune my amp! Get one you want be sorry.
K8MCN Rating: 2008-01-05
What a great Product Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Larry kb4oei is the greatest to work with--spoon fed me through the purchase process to be sure it would work with my setup-running an 857d, Ameritron 811, and a Palstar AT1KP tuner----worked first time out of the box (don't forget to put the battery in :))
What a breeze to tune now, and much easier on the amplifier.....this product is a hidden jewel that would be an asset to many hams!