No worries, Gerry. ... I got the info from another post.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:44 AM
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
> My computer that had the messages won't boot, so I would have to Google
> it.
> But it was all over this list for a little while earlier this year.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:59 PM
> Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
>
>
>> Where can I get this one?
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:04 PM
>> Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
>>
>>
>>> 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]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> 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
>>>
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