Well, Steve, like I said to someone earlier, I guess I'll see what I can
do with the talking SWR meter I have from Remy Simmard, but, if that doesn't
work out well, I may be looking at getting a TW1 somewhere down the road.
Thanks and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ham Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: LDG TW1VS LDG AT11MP
> Tom,
>
> First, the part I know... The LDG TW1 is a talking SWR/Watt meter only.
> $139.95 from RandL among others.
>
> Secondly, I have not followed the discussion on the screwdriver antenna.
As
> I understand it, the screwdriver is a remotely tuned coil which loads a
> whip. There is a remote actuator which either lengthens or retracts and
> coil and you'll need to know your SWR as you do this. You can do that
with
> the function on the TW1 which gives you a tone to tune for minimum SWR.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 4:26 PM
> Subject: LDG TW1VS LDG AT11MP
>
>
> > Hi, all.
> >
> > Forgive me if this is an obvious question, but is Steve saying that the
> > TW1
> > is just a SWR/Watt meter, and not an auto-tuner? I know I can't use my
> > old
> > out-board LDG AT11MP auto-tuner with the Predator screw-driver antenna,
> > because the screw-driver ant is essentially a tuner in and of itself, as
I
> > understand it.
> >
> > This is why I think I'm relegated to my talking SWR meter from Remy
> > Simmard,
> > at least for starters.
> >
> > Can someone help clarify?
> >
> > I guess I'm just slightly confused, although my brain is still fried
from
> > all that final exam grading.
> >
> > Also, an approximate price on the TW1 would be helpful.
> >
> > Thanks as always for all of your patience and support.
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> >
>
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