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SWR reading different in ATU Radio Panel in SmartSDR vs Tuner Genius XL

kilo4gbi
kilo4gbi Member ✭✭
in Tuner Genius XL

Running 8400M / v4.0.1
Both the ATU and Tuner Genius tune my antenna
When I tune with the ATU for 20M for example I get 1.19:1 (TGXL off)
When I tune with TGXL same band antenna, I get 1.05:1 (TGXL on and ATU greyed out) and the ATU SWR will show 1.20:1.

So, when tuning with each respective method, should I go by its SWR reading and disregard the other?

This may be OCD on my part…

Thanks, and 73's

Bill

Best Answer

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator
    Answer ✓

    Hi Bill, You will always get slight variations when the sample points are at different places in the line. Also, there is no practical difference in 1.05 vs 1.20. Either match is well within the ability of the equipment, and will make no discernable difference to the listener at the other end.

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  • kilo4gbi
    kilo4gbi Member ✭✭

    Len,

    Thanks for your response. I am training myself to not be concerned with these slight variations.

    Bill

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