LDG Electronics

 
At LDG Electronics, They Want to Set the Industry Standard!
Every LDG product we sell now comes with a two-year transferable warranty. 

So when LDG says that their products are thoroughly tested, they have high levels of quality control, and they over-engineer their products to make them last longer-you know that they mean it.

If you decide to sell your LDG product, give your purchase receipt to the new owner of your autotuner and the remaining time on the warranty goes with the tuner!  An already great warranty is now even better!

 

LDG Autotuners The First Autotuners with True Plug and Play Simplicity. Now With a Power Cable to connect to your 12vdc source,  16" Coax cable terminated with PL-259s, Icom and Yaesu Interface Cables Included - Nothing More to Buy

AT-100 Pro  The LDG AT-100Pro is the next step in the evolution of the automatic tuner. This desktop tuner covers all frequencies from 1.8 – 54 MHz, and will automatically match your antenna in no time.  It features a two-position antenna switch, allowing you to switch instantly between two antennas. The AT-100Pro requires just 1 watt for operation, but will handle up to 125 watts, making it suitable for everything from QRP to a typical 100 watt transceiver. The AT-100Pro includes over 2,000 memories for each antenna, automatically storing tuning configurations for each frequency and band as you use them. Frequency sensing circuitry lets the AT-100Pro “know” your operating band and frequency. Whenever you transmit on or near a frequency you’ve used before, the AT-100Pro can retune from memory almost instantly. Rugged and easy-to-read LED bargraphs show power and SWR, and a Function key on the front panel allows you to access data like mode and status. The AT-100Pro uses latching relays which retain the tuned configuration indefinitely even when powered down; current draw when not tuning is effectively zero. The AT-100Pro uses LDG’s state-of-the-art processor-controlled Switched-L tuning network. It will match dipoles, verticals, inverted-Vees or virtually any coax-fed antenna. With an optional LDG balun, you can also use longwires or antennas fed with ladder-line. Control from the front panel is simple and straightforward; just press Tune while transmitting a carrier, and the AT-100Pro will begin an automatic tuning cycle. For more integrated operation, optional interfaces are available for most Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu and Alinco transceivers. With the interface, a single button-press transmits a carrier, executes a tuning cycle and returns the radio to its original power and mode Now With a 16" Coax cable terminated with PL-259s, Icom and Yaesu Interface Cables Included - Nothing More to Buy Your discounted price   $185.00

AT-200 Pro Autotuner Time was, 100 watts was a lot of power. Today, more and more transceivers feature 200 watts output. Even though many of these modern radios feature a built-in tuner, it’s range and features are usually quite limited; if you need a tuner, you probably need a better one than they built into the radio. The LDG AT-200 is designed for this new generation of rig. Many QRP operators have a small 100-150 watt amplifier for times when you need a few more S-units. The AT-200 is ideal for this kind of operation; it’s minimum required power is only 5 watts, but it will handle the higher power as well. The AT-200 will handle up to 250 watts SSB or CW on 1.8 – 30 MHz, and 100 watts on 54 MHz. It features LDG’s state-of-the-art, processor-controlled Switched-L tuner. It will match virtually any kind of coax-fed antenna, including Yagis, dipoles, inverted Vs, slopers, loops, just about anything. It will typically match a 10:1 SWR down to 1.5:1 in just a few seconds. You can also use the AT-200 with longwires, random wires and antennas fed with ladder line with the optional LDG balun. The AT-200 features over 16,000 3D memories, automatically storing tuning data for frequencies and bands as you use them. When you transmit on or near a frequency you’ve used before, the AT-200 can restore the tuning data almost instantly. It learns as you use it, adapting itself to your operating patterns for faster and faster tuning. The 3D memory system allows up to eight antenna settings to be stored for each frequency. Operation couldn’t be simpler: while transmitting a carrier, just press the Tune button. An automatic tuning cycle will begin, then end a few seconds later with the tuner set at the lowest SWR (almost instant for frequencies stored in memory). Optional interface cables for Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu and Alinco make the entire tuning process a one-button operation. The AT-200 is the latest in a long line of innovative LDG tuners. Get the most out of your Kenwood, Yaesu, Ten-Tec or Icom radios that operate at higher power. Now With a 16" Coax cable terminated with PL-259s, Icom and Yaesu Interface Cables Included - Nothing More to Buy Your discounted price   $220.00

New AT-1000Pro Autotuner       Building on the success of the AT-1000, LDG Electronics has refined and expanded its flagship 1KW tuner    First and foremost, the AT-1000Pro has an Auto mode that automatically starts a tuning cycle any time the SWR exceeds a limit you set. Also, there are provisions for two antennas; you can switch between them any time you need. For each antenna, there are 2,000 memories that store tuning parameters for almost instantaneous tuner setting whenever you transmit on or near a frequency you’ve used before. Just key and it tunes! The AT-1000Pro will operate at any power level between 5 and 1,000 watts peak RF input. The AT-1000Pro has a much larger, easier to read cross-needle meter with two selectable scale ranges (100 and 1,000 watts). Each control button has a built-in LED indicator so you can see the tuner’s status at a glance. The AT-1000Pro will interface with many popular transceivers, enabling their TUNE button to control the AT-1000Pro’s operation. Dedicated control buttons allow you to fine-tune capacitance and inductance on those rare occasions when the AT-1000Pro can’t find a perfect match by itself. The AT-1000Pro will tune from 1.8 to 54.0 MHz continuously, and will match an amazing range of antennas, from Yagis and dipoles to inverted-Vs and slopers; virtually any coax-fed antenna from 6 to 1000 ohms impedance (16 – 150 ohms on 6 meters). Tuning time is usually under 4 seconds. If you’re transmitting near a frequency with stored tuning parameters, it will set those parameters in under 0.2 seconds. Longwires or antennas fed with ladder line require an external balun. Your discounted price   $534.00  PLEASE NOTE:  THE AT1000Pro PRICE SHOWN IS THE MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICED PERMITTED BY THE MANUFACTURER .  If you see a lower price offered by an authorized dealer please contact us at sales@cheapham.com We will match/beat any legitimate price.

AT-1000Pro Autotuner - NEW ARRL Antenna Book  COMBO SPECIAL   This 21st edition has been extensively revised to include information you can use to build highly optimized or  specialized antennas. The book includes new content on Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) techniques, phased arrays, S-parameters as used in modern vector network analyzers (VNA), Beverage receiving antennas, mobile “screwdriver” antennas, ionospheric area-coverage maps, and much…much more. Fully searchable CD-ROM included! Bundled with this book is a CD-ROM containing The ARRL Antenna Book in its entirety, using the popular Adobe® Reader® software for Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh® systems. View, search and print from the entire text, including images, photographs, drawings…everything! ADD THE NEW ARRL ANTENNA BOOK TO THE AT-1000PRO FOR ONLY $15 MORE DISCOUNT SPECIAL   $549.00

AT-7000 Autotuner  Discontinued.  Replaced by IT-100 below

AT-897 Autotuner If you own a Yaesu FT-897 and want a broad range automatic antenna tuner, look no further! The AT-897 Autotuner mounts on the side of your FT-897 just like the original equipment. We even added the ability to mount the "feet" on the side of the tuner so when you are transporting your rig by the handle, you can safely set it down and not worry about scratching the case. The AT-897 is microprocessor controlled and features the tuning ability our customers have come to expect from our products. The tuner has a front panel button to initiate the tuning sequence and will bypass the tuner if pressed momentarily. The red LED lights during while the tuner is active. The AT-897 takes power directly from the CAT port of the FT-897 and provides a second CAT port on the back of the tuner so if you are using another CAT device, hooking it up couldn't be easier. If you are a QRP enthusiast or plan on operating via internal batteries, the AT-897 is your tuner! The AT-897 does not need a fan, let alone one that is constantly running. Current consumption when it is tuned is in the micro-amp range. Since we use latching relays, you can even remove power from the tuner after you have tuned on the band you are going to operate! The FT-897 is a great radio. The FT-897 / AT-897 combination makes a fantastic shack! RADIO INTERFACE CABLE IS INCLUDED ! Your discounted price   $169.00

NEW IT-100 Autotuner   LDG added a new push button control and LED status indicator on the front panel. Upgraded hardware reduces tuning noise and provides faster tunes.  0.1 to 125 watt power range (SSB and CW), 100W on 6M. 2000 memories for instantaneous band changing. Controlled from Icom Tuner button on radio or Push button on Tuner. Compatible with any Icom radio that is AH-4 or AH-3 compatible. (6M tuning from Tuner button for radios that are only AH-3 compatible) Partial radio list: IC-7000, IC-706, IC-718, IC-746 and IC-756. Tuning time: 0.1 to 6 seconds full tune, 0.1 seconds memory tune. 1.8 to 54.0 MHz coverage. Built-in frequency sensor. Tunes 4 to 800 ohm loads (16 to 150 on 6M), 4 to 3200 ohms with optional 4:1 Balun. For Dipoles, Verticals, Vs, Beams or any Coax Fed Antenna. Optional external Balun allows tuning of random length, long wire or ladder line fed antennas. Includes Icom interface cable and coax jumper. Ready to use right out of the box. Small Size Enclosure: 6.5L” x 6.5W” x 1.25H”. Weight: 1.5 pounds. RADIO INTERFACE CABLE IS INCLUDED !   Your discounted price   $164.00

KT-100 Autotuner  New from LDG for Kenwood Radios Nothing beats the convenience of a dedicated antenna tuner. Matched to your specific rig, you just press the Tune button on the radio, and the rig and tuner do the rest: reduces power, transmits a carrier, automatically matches the antenna to the rig, then restores power and mode. LDG makes several dedicated tuners using its unique and highly efficient tuning algorithms that will match virtually any coax fed antenna in seconds.   Kenwood makes some great radios; here at LDG we love our Kenwoods, but when they stopped producing the AT-300 tuner, they left us high and dry with no dedicated tuner for the entire Kenwood line. So if you have a TS-2000, TS-50 or TS-480 or any Kenwood rig that is AT-300 compatible, you’re just out of luck. Of course, most any LDG tuner will work just fine with a Kenwood rig, but wouldn’t it be great if you could use that Tune button on the radio, which Kenwood orphaned when they deep-sixed the AT-300?   LDG’s new KT-100 serves as a dedicated tuner for Kenwood radios: just press the Tune button on the radio. The LEDs on the front panel indicate tuning status, and will show a match in seconds, or even less of you’ve tuned on or near that frequency before; the KT-100 has 2,000 memories for instant recall of the tuning parameters for your favorite bands and frequencies.   If you have an AT-300 compatible Kenwood radio, you can simply plug the KT-100 into your transceiver with the provided cable; the interface powers the tuner, and the Tune button on the radio begins a tuning cycle. The supplied interface cable makes the KT-100 a dedicated tuner for most modern Kenwood transceivers. There are no extra cables to buy, we even include the coax patch cable from the radio to the tuner so it's ready to go right out of the box.   Flexible, low cost, easy to use and just right for your Kenwood transceiver, the KT-100 is the latest in a long line of automatic tuners from LDG that fit in right were you need them the most. And like all LDG products, the KT-100 comes with a two-year, fully transferable warranty. 0.1 to 125 watt power range (SSB and CW), 100W on 6M. 2000 memories for instantaneous band changing. Controlled from Kenwood Tuner button on radio. Powered from Kenwood radio. Works with any Kenwood radio that is AT-300 compatible. Partial radio list: TS-50, TS-480, TS-570, TS-690, TS-850, TS-870, TS-2000. Tuning time: 0.1 to 6 seconds full tune, 0.1 seconds memory tune. 1.8 to 54.0 MHz coverage. Built-in frequency sensor. Tunes 4 to 800 ohm loads (16 to 150 on 6M), 16 to 3200 ohms with optional 4:1 Balun. For Dipoles, Verticals, Vs, Beams or any Coax Fed Antenna. Optional external Balun allows tuning of random length, long wire or ladder line fed antennas. Includes Kenwood interface cable and coax jumper. Ready to use right out of the box. Small Size Enclosure: 6.5L” x 6.5W” x 1.5H”. Weight: 2 pounds Your discounted price   $175.00

YT-100 Autotuner  New from LDG for Yaesu Radios Yaesu radio are among the best, and LDG makes a dedicated bolt-on tuner for the FT-897, but that leaves a big chunk of the Yaesu product line with no dedicated tuner. Of course, most LDG tuners will work just fine with Yaesu radios, but it sure would be nice to have it integrated to the radio. LDG's new YT-100 is just that. An included CAT cable interfaces with your FT857, FT897 and FT-100 (including all D models). This makes it an integrated tuner powered by the interface. No extra power cables are needed. Just press the tune button on the tuner and everything else happens automatically! The mode is set to carrier and the RF power is reduced, a tune cycle runs and the radio is returned to the original settings. Your discounted price   $175.00

Z-100Plus Autotuner  LDG’s popular Z-100 economy tuner is now the Z-100Plus. Still small and simple to use, the Z-100Plus sports 2000 memories that store both frequency and tuning parameters. It will run on any voltage source from 7 to 18 volts; six AA batteries will run it for a year of normal use. Current draw while tuning is less than 100ma. The Z-100Plus now includes an internal frequency counter so the operating frequency is stored with tuning parameters to make memory tunes a blazingly fast 0.1 seconds; full tunes take an average of only 6 seconds. With all these enhancements, you’d expect to pay more, but once again leading the industry, LDG offers the enhanced Z-100Plus for a low price RF Power: 0.1 to 125 watts SSB, CW and digital modes. Latching relays for ultra low power consumption 2000 memories sorted by frequency. 1.8 to 54 MHz coverage (continuous coverage for MARS) Tunes 6 to 800 ohms. (16 to 150 on 6M) SO-239 in and out connections for dipoles, verticals, beams, G5RV, OCF, Cobra, ect. 7 to 18 Volts DC, 100 mA. 3 foot DC power cable included. Dimensions: 5.5”L, 5.5”W, 1.5”H. Weight: 16 ounces Includes 1 foot Icom and Yaesu 857/897 interface cable and 1 foot coax jumper. Now With a 16" Coax cable terminated with PL-259s, Icom and Yaesu Interface Cables Included - Nothing More to Buy Your discounted price $139.00

Z-11 Pro Autotuner  The return of a legend. The original portable Z-11 was one of LDG's most popular tuners, accompanying adventurous hams to their backyards, or to the ends of the earth. Now meet the Z-11Pro, everything you always wanted in a small, portable tuner designed from the ground up for battery operation. Only 5" x 7.7" x 1.5", and weighing only 1.5 pounds, it handles 0.1 to 125 watts, making it ideal for both QRP and standard 100 watt transceivers from 160 - 6 meters. The Z-11Pro uses LDG’s state-of-the-art processor-controlled Switched-L tuning network. It will match dipoles, verticals, inverted-Vs or virtually any coax-fed antenna. With an optional LDG balun, it will also match longwires or antennas fed with ladder-line. The Z-11Pro has 8,000 memories in LDG's exclusive "3-D Memory" array, automatically storing tuning configurations for each frequency and band as you use them, for each of four antennas on the single RF port. Frequency sensing circuitry lets the Z-11Pro “know” your operating band and frequency. Whenever you transmit on or near a frequency you’ve used before, the Z-11Pro retunes from memory almost instantly (even in SSB!). Memories are retained indefinitely. Rugged and easy-to-read LEDs indicate SWR and status. The Z-11Pro uses latching relays which retain the tuned configuration even when powered down; current draw when not tuning is effectively zero. Control from the front panel is simple and straightforward; just press Tune while transmitting, and the Z-11Pro will begin a tuning cycle. The Z-11Pro will even tune while you talk on AM or SSB. For more integrated operation, optional interfaces are available for most Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu and Alinco transceivers. With the interface, a single button-press transmits a carrier, executes a tuning cycle and returns the radio to its original power and mode. Now With a 16" Coax cable terminated with PL-259s, Icom and Yaesu Interface Cables Included - Nothing More to Buy Your discounted price   $159.00

Z-817 Autotuner  The Z-817 is the ultimate autotuner for QRP radios including the Yaesu FT-817(D). The Z-817 interfaces to the CAT port (ACC) on the back of the FT-817 radio with the provided cable. Tuning could not be simpler; one button push on the tuner is all that is needed and the Z-817 takes care of the rest. It will switch to PKT mode, transmit a carrier, tune the tuner, then restore the radio to the previous mode! 2000 memories cover 160 through 6 meters. Of course, the Z-817 will also function as a general purpose antenna tuner with other QRP radios. Just transmit a carrier and press the tune button on the tuner. The Z-817 is powered by four AA internal Alkaline batteries (not included), so there are no additional cables required to use the Z-817. A coax jumper cable is also included for fast hook up. Latching relays are used so that power consumption is Zero when not tuning allowing a set of batteries to last about one year.   Specifications: RF Power 0.1 to 20 watts SSB, CW and digital modes. Latching relays for ultra low power consumption Battery operated 4 x 1.5V Alkaline AA (not included) Built-in CAT port interface. CAT thru port for computer connection. 2000 memories when used with FT-817 interface (200 memories for other radios) 1.8 to 54 MHz coverage (continuous coverage for MARS) Tunes 6 to 600 ohms (about 10:1 SWR range). 16 to 150 on 6M (about 3:1) SO-239 in and out connections for dipoles, verticals, beams, G5RV, OCF, Cobra, ect. Dimensions: 5.1”L,  4.7”W, 1.7”H. Weight: 9.3 ounces (without batteries). Includes 1 foot CAT cable and 1 foot coax jumper. Your discounted price   $119.00

Tuner Interface Cables  LDG Electronics offers optional radio to tuner interface cables for many radios. Their tuners do not require an interface to operate. These interface cables allow our Autotuners to be controlled like original equipment or, as in the Y-OTT for Yaesu radios, to provide convenient mode control to the radio by pressing the button on the front of the tuner. Additionally, the new interface cables provide power to the tuner from the radio, eliminating the need for an additional cable and power supply.

Icom Interface Cable Description: Interface cables providing DC power and control between the radio and the autotuner. Available in both long and short lengths. Supported Radios: IC-706, IC-707, IC-718, IC-725, IC-728, IC-736, IC-738, IC-746, IC-756, IC-765, and IC-775 (this interface will work with any ICOM radio that supports the ICOM AH-3 or AH-4 Tuner). Functionality: Pressing the tune button quickly on the radio by-passes the tuner. Pressing and holding the tune button on the radio or tuner starts the tune process. Cable Specifications: (Long) AT-100Pro, Z-100 Autotuners: Icom-IC1 10' long and AC-1 6" long  Your discounted price $18.00

LDG Baluns    RBA-1:1 Balun The RBA-1 1:1 Balun was designed to allow easy interface of ladder line antennas and long wires to the LDG line of Automatic Antenna Tuners. The Balun operates "stand alone", thus does not require an LDG Tuner. It may be used with any of your long, random, or ladder line antenna projects.   Your discounted price $29.00     RBA-4:1 Balun The RBA- 4:1 Balun was designed to allow easy interface of ladder line antennas and long wires to the LDG line of Automatic Antenna Tuners. The Balun operates "stand alone", thus does not require an LDG Tuner. It may be used with any of your long, random, or ladder line antenna projects. Your discounted price $29.00

NEW ALK-2 Audio Linear Key Switch  LDG has the solution. The ALK-2 is a switch box for speakers, keying lines, ALC lines or whatever you need. It has two switched and one common set of jacks in the back: 1/8th inch stereo and RCA jacks in parallel. On the front, a push-in/push-out selects the port, and an LED lights to indicate the selection. For instance, you can switch one speaker between two radios, or two radios between one speaker. The ALK-2 runs on 12 volts DC at 100 ma from any suitable source. It makes switching speakers or keys a breeze, letting you use whichever rig you need it when you need it. You can even pre-set it, and remote control it by switching the 12 volt dc on and off from a distance.  Specifications: Two switched sets of parallel-connected 1/8” stereo jacks and RCA jacks. Two circuits (stereo) switched. Red jacks are right channel, white jacks are left channel. Stereo 1/8” plug and RCA plugs of a given port are wired in parallel Maximum current 1A per circuit, 32 V. Remote operation possible (see Application Hints) Requires 12 volts at 100 mA, 2.5 x 5.5 mm jack, center positive If RF is transmitted through the ALK-2, keep it below 5 watts, 30 MHz, 3:1 SWR. 6.5” wide x 3.5” long x 1.5” high Weight 1 pound   Your discounted price $46.00

NEW SLS-2 Microphone Selector Switch   TThe SLS-2 is a microphone switch for modern transceivers with RJ-45 mic connectors. It features two switched and one common jack in the back; you can switch one mic between two radios, or one radio between two mics. A push-in/push-out button on the front selects the port, and an LED lights to indicate the selection. The SLS-2 runs on 12 volts DC at 100 ma from any suitable source. It makes switching radios or mics a breeze, letting you use your best  mic on whichever rig you need it. Specifications: Two switched RJ45 jacks   All 8 circuits switched  Inactive RJ45 jack is completely disconnected   Maximum current 1 A per circuit  Remote operation possible (see Application Hints in the SLS-2 Manual)  Requires 12 volts at 100 mA, 2.5 x 5.5 mm jack, center positive  Your discounted price $55.00

Accessory Jack Breakout Box

RCA-14 The RCA-14 is a breakout box for the accessory jack on most popular transceivers. It comes with cables with the right DIN plugs and all the output are simple RCA jacks. Plug the RCA-14 into your radio's accessory jack and all of your ports are right at your finger tips. The RCA-14 comes with a DIN-13, DIN-8, DIN-7, Mini DIN-8 and Mini DIN-6 cables. Compatible with these radios and more: Icom: 703, 706, 718, 746, 756, 7000 and 7800. Yaesu: 817, 857, 897, and 840. Kenwood: 480, 570, and 2000. Ten Ten Orion and Orion II. Specifications: Weight: 1 pound Configuration: DIN input to RCA output Includes five interface cables for the most popular radios. Enclosure size: 6.5W x 3D x 3L" Your discounted price $55.00

LDG Coax Switches

DTS-4 4 Position Coax Switch  Frequency range: 1.8 – 54 MHz With the DTS-4 you can instantly switch your rig between 4 antennas with the press of a button. All five coax sockets (4 inputs and one output to your rig) are lined up across the back of the switch, so all the coax can run straight back. This means the DTS-4 will fit in just about anywhere on your operating desk. A bright red LED indicates the antenna in use. At a touch of the control buttons, all inputs are grounded, helping to protect your radio from Mother Nature. Remember that lightning storm? The DTS-4 can sense when your rig is turned off, and automatically ground all antenna inputs! You simply run a line from a DC-out port on your rig (most modern rigs have at least one) to the DTS-4 and set it to Radio Sense mode with a simple button-press. From then on you're protected; when you turn your rig off everything is automatically grounded. When you power back up, the DTS-4 automatically resets to the antenna you were last using. Use your radio’s auto power off feature and it will even protect you if you forget! But that's just the beginning! How about remote-mounting the DTS-4, say on the floor under the desk, or even in the basement to keep all that pesky coax at bay, and using a compact remote control box on your operating desk? The DTS-4R remote control fills the bill, with a full set of control buttons and indicator lights, but only a single, slim control cable running to the remote DTS-4 switch. The DTS-4 handles up to 1500 watts of RF power on HF (250W on 6M), and can be used with any coax-fed antenna. The Radio Sense feature needs at least 2 volts from your rig, at 1 mA current. The DTS-4 features Teflon SO-239 connectors, and requires an external 12 vdc power supply at 250 ma. If the external power supply fails, all inputs are grounded, so it's fail-safe. Switching is done by rugged, sealed industrial relays. Add the DTS-4 and DTS-4R to your shack soon; it's the modern coax switch you've been waiting for. Your discounted price $73.00     DTS-4R 4 Position Coax Switch Remote   Remote Head for the DTS-4 Your discounted price $36.50

DTS-6 6 Position Coax Switch Frequency range: 1.8 – 54 MHz    With the DTS-6 you can instantly switch your rig between 6 antennas with the press of a button. All seven coax sockets (6 inputs and one output to your rig) are lined up across the back of the switch, so all the coax can run straight back. This means the DTS-6 will fit in just about anywhere on your operating desk. A bright red LED indicates the antenna in use. At a touch of the control buttons, all inputs are grounded, helping to protect your radio from Mother Nature. But that's just the beginning! How about remote-mounting the DTS-6, say on the floor under the desk, or even in the basement to keep all that pesky coax at bay, and using a compact remote control box on your operating desk? The DTS-6R remote control fills the bill, with a full set of control buttons and indicator lights, but only a single, slim control cable running to the remote DTS-6 switch. Remember that lightning storm? When used with the DTS-6R, the DTS-6 can sense when your rig is turned off, and automatically ground all antenna inputs! You simply run a line from a DC-out port on your rig (most modern rigs have at least one) to the DTS-6R and set it to Radio Sense mode with a simple button-press. From then on you're protected; when you turn your rig off everything is automatically grounded. When you power back up, the DTS-6 automatically resets to the antenna you were last using. Use your radio’s auto power off feature and it will even protect you if you forget! The DTS-6 handles up to 1500 watts of RF power on HF (250W on 6M), and can be used with any coax-fed antenna. The Radio Sense feature needs at least 2 volts from your rig, at 1 mA current. The DTS-6 features Teflon SO-239 connectors, and requires an external 12 vdc power supply at 100 ma. If the external power supply fails, all inputs are grounded, so it's fail-safe. Switching is done by rugged, sealed industrial relays.   Your discounted price $89.00

LDG Wattmeters

LDG FT-Meter    Bright-Blue Face  The new FT-Meter presents a lush, highly readable bright-blue 2.5" meter face with calibrated scales for signal strength and discriminator reading on receive, and power output, SWR, modulation, ALC action and supply voltage on transmit. Two-Year Warranty.   Yaesu's popular FT-857(D) and FT-897(D) transceivers are wonders of compact efficiency. These do-anything, go-anywhere transceivers were science fiction just a few years ago, but ham's today are using them in shacks, mobiles and on dxpeditions from the back yard to the top of the world. About the only problem with these radios is that us hams who are old enough to remember when stuff like this really was science fiction are also old enough to wish that the display was just little bit bigger. As we grow in wisdom and experience, we also grow to depend on bifocals; those tiny little screens are just plain hard to read! Add to that a strong desire to see a real live meter needle bouncing on voice peaks, and you find yourself wishing Yaesu had thought all this through when they designed the radio. Well, in fact they did. A little known feature of these radios, noticed only by compulsive manual readers, is a meter jack on the bottom of the front panel. You have to figure that Yaesu knew they needed a bigger display all along, but just left it as an exercise for the user. Well, help is here! The LDG FT-Meter is a low-cost, plug-and-play solution to all your FT metering needs. The FT-Meter presents a lush, highly readable 2.5" meter face with calibrated scales for signal strength and discriminator reading on receive, and power output, SWR, modulation, ALC action and supply voltage on transmit. Each function is selectable from the radio's menu. Easily visible from anywhere on your desk or dash, the FT-Meter is illuminated by any external 12 vdc source. The FT-Meter comes fully assembled and ready to go; just plug it into the radio and you're in the picture like never before. Your discounted price $45.75

LDG FTL-Meter New Model 4.5" Meter Face   Yaesu's popular FT-857(D) and FT-897(D) transceivers are wonders of compact efficiency. These do-anything, go-anywhere transceivers were science fiction just a few years ago, but ham's today are using them in shacks, mobiles and on DXpeditions from the back yard to the top of the world.   About the only problem with these radios is that we hams who are old enough to remember when stuff like this really was science fiction are also old enough to wish that the display were just little bit bigger. Add to that a strong desire to see a real live meter needle bouncing on voice peaks, and you find yourself wishing that Yaesu had thought all this through when they designed the radio.   Well, it turns out they did. A little known feature of these radios, noticed only by compulsive manual readers, is a meter jack on the bottom of the front panel. Well, help is here! The LDG FTL-Meter is a large, easy-to-read, plug-and-play solution to all of your metering needs.   LDG’s new version of its popular FTL-Meter presents a lush, highly readable 4.5 inch meter face with calibrated scales for signal strength and discriminator reading on receive, and power output, SWR, modulation, ALC action and supply voltage on transmit. Each function is selectable from the radio's menu.     Your discounted price $74.95

LDG  DM-7800 Icom’s magnificent IC-7800 transceiver is a quantum leap is amateur radio technology. Sure, it cost more than your first car but it offers features and performance unheard of in lesser rigs. Icom did a pretty good job on the make-believe LCD meters, but let’s face it… sometimes nothing but a real, live meter will do.   LDG’s DM-7800 dual meter system provides two 4.5” meters, one for the Main receiver and one for the Sub. The lush meter faces are LED back-illuminated in cool, high-visibility blue, drawing only 20 – 60 ma (depending on brightness setting) with a brightness control on the back.   There are separate calibration adjustments for Main and Sub accessible from the back of the DM-7800; you don’t have to take the meter apart to cal. A provided cable connects to your rig, and the radio menu lets you select functions for each meter. What’s more, the DM-7800 and the virtual meters on your radio can work together; for example, you can display SWR on the radio’s meter and power output on the DM-7800. On receive, the S-meter reading is shown.   The DM-7800 is 9.7 x 4 x 4 inches, and requires power only for the lights; the meters themselves are passive. The case is textured black, a great match for the IC-7800.   Your beautiful IC-7800 deserves the best; add LDG’s new DM-7800 dual meter system, and you're in the picture like never before. The DM-7800 is made exclusively for the IC-7800 Your discounted price $155.00

LDG  M-7700  New Model 4.5" Meter Face The LDG M-7700 provides a lavish 4 ½” meter for IC-7700. It will display S-meter on receive, or power out, SWR, ALC level or supply voltages, all selectable from the rig’s setup menu. What’s more, the M-7700 and the virtual meter on your radio can work together; for example, you can display SWR on the radio’s meter and power output on the M-7700. The meter face is backlit in cool LED blue, powered by any 12 volt, 250ma source; there’s a brightness control on the case back. The meter itself is passive; it doesn’t require the 12 volt supply. You don’t have to power the backlight, but you’ll be missing out on a great feature if you don‘t. Calibration adjustments are accessible from the back of the M-7700; you don’t have to take the meter apart if you ever need to cal. The M-7700 comes fully assembled and calibrated; both the radio and power cables are included, of course, so you’re ready to go right out of the box. And, it carries LDG‘s two year, fully transferable warranty Your discounted price $74.95

12VDC Power Cube 12 VDC Power cube for use with LDG products. 12VDC, 500ma Regulated Power Cube.   CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK Your discounted price $9.95

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