Thanks very much, Carolyn. I didn't realize that my email address was
hidden.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Carolyn Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 4:13 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Request for listserv command list.
Hi,
I have the information ready to send to you. I didn't see your email address
in the message. Please write as soon as you can with that information in
your message.
Carolyn
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From: "David Simpson" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 11:04 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Request for listserv command list.
> I can't find the initial messages I received when joining this list
> that either gave a link to the listserv commands or actually listed
> them in the body of the message. Can someone email me off list with
> this info.
> Very much appreciated,
>
> Dave W I 3 Y
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve
> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 10:37 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: More power output readings--now doubting accuracy of LDG
> TW1
>
> Tom,
>
> First, I think others have indicated that the TW1 isn't the most
> accurate thing around. I don't know that the internal meter in the
> 590S will be any more accurate, but it can't be less. I don't own a
> TW-1 so I can't speak as to whether there is any facility to adjust
> it. As long as you are into intellectual pursuits, why not borrow
> somebody's Bird Wattmeter, with the proper element installed and take
> some measurements compared to your TW1.
>
> Second, I've noticed on my TS-2000, and I assume that the 590S will be
> similar, that there are losses when using the internal antenna tuner.
> My relative power is down about 14-20 watts when using the internal
> tuner versus using an external tuner. I think Bob, K8LR has had
> similar results.
>
> Steve, K8SP
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 2:45 PM
> Subject: More power output readings--now doubting accuracy of LDG TW1
>
>
>> Hi, folks.
>>
>> I know, I know, it's just the professor in me, but this output power
>> issue I've been dealing with is intellectually interesting, if
>> nothing else. I fully realize that 20 watts either way isn't going
>> to make a difference in terms of who hears me, how well they hear me,
>> etc., but I have to report on my latest set of output power readings
>> this morning.
>>
>> First of all, When I use my Astron RS35 power supply, and take output
>> power readings with the watt meter on the TS590, things now seem to
>> be pretty stable at 100 watts output on either a resonant frequency
>> for one of my antennas, or when using the TS590 auto-tuner.
>> Obviously, the resonant frequency readings are going to be the most
>> revealing, so those are the ones I have the most faith in.
>>
>> What I still don't understand is why my LDG TW1 seems to be about 20
>> watts off with its output power readings. For now, I'm going to go
>> with the readings the radio gives me, since the rig is what needs to
>> be kept happy.
>>
>> Between Mike Duke and Steve Forst, I do have some good instructions
>> if I ever want to tweak the output voltage on the Astron RS35, but I
>> think I'll hold off on doing that for a while until I see if things
>> remain as stable as they are right now.
>>
>> Thanks to all for your your continued interest in, and help with this
>> issue.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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