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The LSAT2K (L Network, Semi-Automatic Tuner) is a stepper motor driven, all weather capable, L-network tuner. L-network tuners have fewer components and offer high efficiency, but require different configurations for different tuning scenarios. Antennas that are highly resistive with low to high inductive reactances requires a different L-network than highly resistive antennas with low to high capacitive reactances. Additionally, low resistance antennas with either high or low reactive components also require a different L-network configuration. The following diagram (Source: David Knight - G3YNH) shows the areas around a Smith Chart when various forms of the L-network can be used to resolve an impedance to 50 ohms.
Note that even between impedances greater than 50 Ohm and either highly inductive or highly capacitive, a different L-network arrangement is required to resolve those impedances.
The LSAT2K can be constructed to meet your specialized requirements based on your specific antenna and feed line choice. Where this tuner really comes in handy is with antennas like flagpole antennas, ground mounted verticals and even balanced dipoles, inverted Vs, delta loops, etc.
Given your particular antenna and feed line needs, We will configure an LSAT2K to meet your particular needs. The LSAT2K comes with 2 output ports, an SO-239 coaxial output and a balanced line output. The choice of output is user selectable from within the tuner. The balanced line output comes with a 1:1 current balun for balancing the output signal to your open wire or window line feeder.
The LSAT2K is stepper motor controlled and INCLUDES the required stepper motor control interface that resides in your shack. Our StepperControl unit is based on a modern micro-computer (Raspberry Pi) single board computer. The user interface is completely web based and is accessible from any location with access to the internet, including from your phone.
This particular LSAT2K is wired for high impedance loads (> 50 ohms) and was tested with compatibility with the customers 125 foot center fed dipole antenna fed with 30 feet of 600 ohm open wire line. The network configuration is that of the upper right hand corner of the chart above.
Note the dual core 1:1 current balun mounted at the rear of othe unit. The two stepper motors are stacked on the other side of the unit.
The LSAT2K can be easily removed from the weather proof case by simply removing 4 screws (one at each corner) and the entire base plate lifts out.