Andy wrote:
Hi all

I purchased the SG-230 about 4 years ago. I took it out of its box
yesterday for the first time and tested it out on a light bulb as a
dummy load and all worked fine. It found a match on all HF bands.
I connected it to an antenna today and it would not tune. It would
not reset with the Smartlock. I took the back off the 230 and noticed
when I apply the 13.8 Volts all the relays click once and they
all stay in that position until I disconnect the power and if I apply
RF, 10-80 watts when the 230 is powered up it does nothing, it
doesn't even attempt to tune.. I have also tried 2 lengths of 10ft
wire and it does nothing.
There are five LED's inside that are all on (green).

Does anyone know what is causing this problem?

Verify there's a good RF ground connected to the tuner.
Even if you're using some kind of balanced antenna,
my tuners are happier with a little metal on the ground.
I have a simple, 12' piece of braid bolted to the
tuner/transciever cases and simply laying on the sand.


Craig 'Lumpy' Lemke

www.n0eq.com