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
>>
>