What is the "wave node "? Will it work on VHF?

God bless,
Mark
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions


> Don't forget, the wave node is still out there for those of you who don't
> mind having the meter connected to your computer. I don't know form
> experience how well it works, but I"m told it's good. and accessible.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:02 PM
> Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
>
>
>>    That's a good question about Remy Simmard.
>>
>> As many of you know, I have been using his SWR talking unit for a number
>> of
>> years, and I have both the HF and VHF modules.
>>
>> It is a bit cumbersome to use, though, which is why I have decided to go
>> for
>> a TW1 at least for now.
>>
>> The TW1 will give me forward and reflected power, and also the continuous
>> tone for tuning, which Remy Simmard's units don't do.
>>
>> I'm thinking about  selling my set from Remy Simard, once I get the TW1,
>> so
>> I could then put that money toward a Tw2, but that's a bit down the road
>> at
>> this time.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
>>
>>
>>> 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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