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Harry Brown <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:45:34 -0400
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Hi gerry,
No problem, I'll just stick with the Vec 512 then.
But thanks for the reply.
Trippy, ac8s
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gerry Learry 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:52 AM
  Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.


  I don't know which way this one works.  I had one years ago that showed more 
  output the lower the tone was.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Harry Brown" <[log in to unmask]>
  To: <[log in to unmask]>
  Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:29 PM
  Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.


  > Gerry,
  > Interesting about the adam!
  > One thing I'm a little confused about though, is you mentioned you can =
  > use it with the external tuner to peek or dip the tone for most output. =
  > What I'm confused about is, if I remember right, and it's been years =
  > since I had and used, the handihams tuning aid, I thought with that =
  > tuning aid, the higher the tone, the higher the output. So I'm confused =
  > about why someone would want to dip the tone if they want the most =
  > output. Wouldn't they want the highest tone?
  > Help me on that one.
  > 73,
  > Trippy, ac8s
  >
  >  ----- Original Message -----=20
  >  From: Gerry Learry=20
  >  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=20
  >  before.  It changes tone with output power just like the old handiham=20
  >  device.  It won't tell you the SWR, but you could use it with an =
  > external=20
  >  tuner to peak or dip the tone for most output which would also give =
  > you your=20
  >  best SWR.  Gerry
  >  ----- Original Message -----=20
  >  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=20
  >  > 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=20
  >  > 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=20
  >  > 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=20
  >  > 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=20
  >  > 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=20
  >  > 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=20
  >  > 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=20
  >  > 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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