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Lou Kolb <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:18:42 -0400
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Ditto, here.  It's never been a problem.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: LDG TW-1 HF talking WATT SWR meter


> My TW-1 sits on top of my operating table, and isn't held down by 
> anything.
> I keep it from moving around by placing my fingers on top of the box and
> pressing the buttons with my thumb.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:53
> Subject: Re: LDG TW-1 HF talking WATT SWR meter
>
>
>> Fred,
>>
>> I think the reports of this thing moving around may be a bit exaggerated.
>> Like John, I use RG-8 type coax and with   the  coax installed so that
>> it's
>> natural curve  wants to force   the meter downward, it doesn't go
>> anywhere.
>> Your mileage may vary in the movement department, but I think you will
>> like
>> the meter.  Good luck.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:40 AM
>> Subject: LDG TW-1 HF talking WATT SWR meter
>>
>>
>>> To you guys that have the LDG TW-1 talking watt swr meter.  Where do you
>>> locate your meter? and how do you keep it from slipping around when you
>>> press a button since the meter is so light?  I have an LDG TW-1 meter
>>> coming
>>> in the next few days and I was wondering about this.  I am now using an
>>> audible RF A P-2000 and have used it since they first came out and like
>>> it
>>> very much but I want to try the LDG TW-1 and see if I like it better. I
>>> would appreciate any comments or suggestions on this.I have thought of
>>> going
>>> to a metal shop and having a piece of heavy gauge metal cut the same 
>>> size
>>> of
>>> the bottom of the meter and fasten it on to give some weight.  I do not
>>> like
>>> my equipment to move when I press a button.   I guess I will find out
>>> more
>>> after I get the meter and use it for a few days..
>>>
>>> Best Wishes,
>>>
>>>
>>> FRED C. ADAMS W4HC
>>> SOW TO THE WIND
>>> AND REAP THE WHIRLWIND!!
>>>
>> 

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