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Louis Kim Kline <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:41:00 -0400
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Perhaps, just affixing it to some type of weighted base would suffice, 
rather than screwing it down.

73, de Lou K2LKK

At 03:39 PM 4/15/2009 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi
>      I have both the TW1 and the TW2 and never had an issue. I am using =
>RG 58 or RG 174 in the shack. The meter sits on top of a two meter =
>mobile.  I am rarely on the air but it is nice having the meters for =
>when I am. I suppose if one did have an issue with the meter moving, =
>some Velcro would help. Either that or one may try screwing it down.  =
>That seems a little drastic.
>
>God bless,
>Mark
>-- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon =
>Partly Cloudy, 55.0=B0F Wind:N-360=B0 at 12mph gusting to 17mph=20
>----- Original Message -----=20
>From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2:18 PM
>Subject: Re: LDG TW-1 HF talking WATT SWR meter
>
>
>Ditto, here.  It's never been a problem.
>----- Original Message -----=20
>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=20
> > 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 -----=20
> > 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 -----=20
> >> 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!!
> >>>
> >>

Louis Kim Kline
A.R.S. K2LKK
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