Hi.
Ok, if we are on the page of wishful thinking, here is mine. How about
something with the accuracy and the flexibility of a Bird 43, but
accessible? How about that for a great big piece of wishful thinking!
73, de Lou K2LKK
At 10:38 AM 9/30/2008 -0600, you wrote:
>yep. That's why it was wishful thinking instead of a realistic option.
>it would just be nice to be able to do that, not actually feasible.
>I wonder if the guy in quebec will start making his talking modules again
>now that LDG has discontinued the tw1/tw2.
>73
>Colin, V A6BKX
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:06 AM
>Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
>
>
> >
> > It isn't the chip that limits the frequency range of the tw1. It is
> > such things as the sensing circuit, response of the diodes, reactance of
> > the coupling and so forth. A lot more complicated than just a chip.
> > Think about it, that is why manufacturers like byrd have different
> > elements for different bands. That is why you have to switch bands on
> > the tw2 for 2m, 220 and 440. Diodes and circuits respond different at
> > different frequencies.
> > 73s
> > Butch Bussen
> > wa0vjr
> >
> > On Mon, 29 Sep 2008, T Behler wrote:
> >
> > > Colin:
> > >
> > > Have you or anyone tried that new upgraded chip, and is it worth it?
> > >
> > > Also, I agree that it'd be nice if you could get a better chip for the
>TW1
> > > that would do at least 2 meters as well.
> > >
> > > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 7:41 PM
> > > Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
> > >
> > >
> > >> yes, it means you can upgrade the chip to a better one if you want to.
> > >> Not all chips are created equal, and for cost reasons, the manufacturer
> > >> likely uses the lowest grade chip they can get away with. So, for
>better
> > >> stability, and better accuracy, you can buy a higher quality, more
> > >> expensive
> > >> chip and swap it out.
> > >> I really wish it meant you could swap in another chip that would allow
>for
> > >> the VHF/UHF ranges in the tw1.
> > >> 73
> > >> Colin, V A6BKX
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 5:18 PM
> > >> Subject: a couple of TW1 questions
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>
> > >>> Hi, all.
> > >>>
> > >>> Well, I ordered my TW1 talking SWR and Watt meter today from W4RT
> > >>> Electronics.
> > >>>
> > >>> So, hopefully, I'll get it within a week or so.
> > >>>
> > >>> I do have a couple of questions though:
> > >>>
> > >>> 1. An upgrade to the TW1 is discussed on the W4RT web page, but it's
> > >>> unclear to me as to what the upgrade is. Here's the quote from the
>web
> > >>> page:
> > >>>
> > >>> "The TW-1 is microprocessor controlled, and can easily be upgrade in
>the
> > >>> field with a simple chip exchange. It requires 11 - 15 volts DC at 200
>mA
> > >>> maximum, but consumes almost no current when not speaking."
> > >>>
> > >>> Anyone know what this upgrade is referring to?
> > >>>
> > >>> 2. Does anyone have a text-based manual for the TW1? Or, is it
> > >>> available
> > >>> on icanworkthisthing.com?
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > >>>
> > >>>
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> > >> 7:40 AM
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