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.
For maximum flexability, the user has the choice of many battery
options; internal or external. There are solder pads on the PC board
for the user to install a battery pack (not included) that best
suits their needs. You could use 6 AAs and get several years of
operation. If weight is a factor (for back packing), then three
Lithium AAs will last about a year. If you just need a few months,
the Z-11Pro will operate fine off a single 9V battery.
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.
Although not required, 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.
The Z-11Pro is waiting for your next portable adventure. Where will
you go next… ?
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| Specifications: |
 | 0.1 to 125 watt power range (SSB and CW), 100W on 6M. |
| Easy to read LED display for SWR and status.
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| 8000 3-D memories for instantaneous band changing.
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| Tuning time: 0.1 to 6 seconds full tune, 0.1 seconds memory tune.
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| Selectable user parameters: Auto/Semi, threshold, and more.
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| 1.8 to 54.0 MHz coverage. Built-in frequency sensor.
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| Tunes 6 to 1000 ohm loads (16 to 150 on 6M), 6 to 4000 ohms with
optional 4:1 Balun. |
| For Dipoles, Verticals, Vs, Beams or and Coax Fed Antenna.
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| Optional external Balun allows tuning of random length, long wire or
ladder line fed antennas. |
| Optional interfaces for Icom, Alinco, Kenwood and Yaesu available.
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| Power requirements: 8 to 16 volts DC at 300 mA Max. 25 uA standby
current. |
| User installable battery holder (not supplied).
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| Small Size Enclosure: 7.7” x 5.0” x 1.5”. Weight: 1.5 pounds.
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