Hi.

I found this discussion a little amusing.  There was a time when the
equipment in everyone's station looked homemade--because it was!

73, de Lou K2LKK



At 05:31 PM 4/16/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>     Rich:
>
>The talking SWR meter from Canada does have separate modules for HF and VHF.
>They go in the feed line between the rig and the antenna.  The talking unit
>is a box that connects to whatever module you are using.
>
>I'm sure the meter has a "home made" look, but it is quite well constructed
>in my opinion.
>
>Someone on this list has compared this meter with the new LDG TW1 unit, but
>I can't remember who that was right now.
>
>Maybe they'll come forth and remind us of their thoughts.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 11:05 AM
>Subject: Re: swr meter from Quebec
>
>
> > Hi Tom and List
> > Just a few questions about the talking swr meter from Canada.  Am I
>correct
> > that there is a separate unit or units that go in the feed line and
>connect
> > to the meter?  Secondly does the unit have the home made look or is it
>well
> > constructed?  Although I guess it really doesn't matter, I want to avoid a
> > unit in a band-aid box or something similar.  Have you compared it with
> > other meters for accuracy?
> > Thanks
> > Rich
> >

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