Yes, you are correct that the 998 wasn't designed to be remote operated but
I just skimmed the operating manual and I don't see any reason why you
couldn't put the tuner at the base of the antenna **provided** you could
keep the weather out.
I'm not sure if I'd do it living in WI but if I lived in a more temperate
climate...maybe.
73,
Gary
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Gary Schwartz email: k9gs@arrl.net
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim N9PUZ" <tim.n9puz@gmail.com>
To: "Gary K9GS" <garyk9gs@wi.rr.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Was "43ft Vertical Feeding Question and Balun Type"
>I don't believe the MFJ-998 is remote thus it doesn't eliminate the
>problems with high SWR on the feedline between antenna and tuner.
>
> Tim, N9PUZ
>
> Gary K9GS wrote:
>> Like this one?
>>
>> http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-998
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Gary
>>
>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> K9GS
>> Gary Schwartz email: k9gs@arrl.net
>> Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com
>> Society of Midwest Contesters (SMC) GMDXA
>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Richards" <jruing@ameritech.net>
>> To: "Michael Baker" <k7ddmjb@qwest.net>
>> Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Was "43ft Vertical Feeding Question and Balun
>> Type"
>>
>>
>>> Yes - I would buy one immediately and install it on my vertical.
>>>
>>> (Marketing gurus pay attention!)
>>>
>>> ================== Richards - K8JHR ================
>>>
>>> Michael Baker wrote:
>>>
>>> > I just wish someone made a full gallon rated, self contained and
>>> powered,
>>>> automatic remotely operated antenna tuner.
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