Hello Tom,

There is a tuning aid called the Adam.  It has been advertised on this list 
before.  It changes tone with output power just like the old handiham 
device.  It won't tell you the SWR, but you could use it with an external 
tuner to peak or dip the tone for most output which would also give you your 
best SWR.  Gerry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:59 AM
Subject: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.


> Hi, all.
>
> I have debated about posting this right now, especially in light of all of
> the traffic regarding Trippy's ccurrent saga, since the question I'm going
> to ask may involve posting some repetitive info that already is included 
> in
> the discussion threads.  However, I'm hoping that any responses will pull
> together some knowledge that will help both me and others.  If responding 
> to
> this quiry does involve too much repetition, please feel free to reply off
> list.
>
> As many of you know, I'm struggling with my HF antenna situation out at 
> the
> RV.  In fact,  the ham radio withdrawals are getting worse with each 
> passing
> week, and I may have to take Howard's Zannex advice soon (grin).
>
> I'm actually now very close to trying to put up my extra 102-foot G5RV out
> at the camp site, at least temporarily, just to see how it does.  I'll 
> have
> to get clearance from camp ground management, but I hope the fact that we
> have a seasonal pass will help.
>
> When I do any antenna work out at the RV, I always take the 1 and only TW1
> that I have, so as to be sure to tune for lowest SWR.  It involves tearing
> my home station apart a bit, but is well worth the sacrifice, since I 
> don't
> want to become victim to what Trippy apparently just experienced.  I 
> realize
> that the auto-tuner in my  TS480SAT  should keep me out of trouble, but I
> just want to be doubly sure.
>
> Anyway, I am in the market for some sort of a tuning aid to use out at the
> RV.  I'd love to get my hands on a used TW1, and will keep a lookout for 
> 1.
>
> In the event I can't find one, mention of noise bridges has been made here
> on a number of ocasions.  Which noise bridge have you guys found to work 
> the
> best, and can you give me price and other info?
>
> I could also call Handihams to see if they have any of their old tuning 
> aids
> left, but I believe those are no longer available on a consistent basis.
>
> Thanks as always and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ