NOt sure if this has been mentioned, but you can hold in I think the
forward button for a couple seconds and I think it will go to a variable
pitch tone for tunoing. I don't have mine in line to check, but think
that is right.
73
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr
open Node 3148
Las Vegas
On Sat, 4 Oct 2008, Steve Forst wrote:
> Tom,
>
> All I ever use is 5 or 10 watts am, cw, or RTTY. Just listen for the swr
> tone to drop to it's lowest steady tone and you are all set. I'm sure that
> you found the volume control on the front of the TW-1. Of course if you
> have any sort of hearing problem, it could possibly make it harder to tell
> the difference in the tones.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 9:41 PM
> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>
>
>> Steve:
>>
>> I figured out the value of that SWR tone pretty quickly when I was
>> experimenting around earlier today.
>>
>> Now, a question:
>>
>> What power would you recommend for tuning?
>>
>> Again, I tried 5 or 10 watts initially, but maybe was relying too much on
>> the forwrad and reflected power tones at first.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 7:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> You shouldn't have to use that much power to tune up, and it really isn't
>>> great for the rig.
>>>
>>> While using the forward and reflected power tones is pretty cool, all you
>>> really need to use is the swr tones for tuning an antenna. The
>>> forward
>>> power tones are used more by guys tuning amps for max power.
>>>
>>> Have fun with the new toy.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 6:30 PM
>>> Subject: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, again, everyone.
>>>>
>>>> I just wanted to let you know that I spent this afternoon getting
>>>> acquainted
>>>> with my new TW1, and it's an absolutely amazing piece of equipment!
>>>>
>>>> The sWR readings, as well as the forward and reflected power indications
>>>> are
>>>> extremely helpful.
>>>>
>>>> Also, I have figured out how to use the TW1 with my old manual MFJ
>>>> versatuner.
>>>>
>>>> It took me a while, but I did notice that, in order to tune an antenna
>>>> effectively, I had to use close to 100 watts, in order to get clear tone
>>>> indications of high forward power, low reflected power, and low SWR.
>>>>
>>>> I assume this is normal?
>>>>
>>>> On a related note, I have another question:
>>>>
>>>> I noticed that the TW1 has the capability to take readings on 6 meters.
>>>>
>>>> I am actually now thinking of ordering a TW2, and that has 6 meters
>>>> also,
>>>> doesn't it?
>>>>
>>>> Is six meters better on the TW1 or TW2, or doesn't it really matter?
>>>>
>>>> 73 from Tom behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>
>>>
>>
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