Well, Richard, the unit gives me approximate SWR and output power, so I
am hoping that'll be good enough to at least get me started.

Will see. ... Some folks are going to come over this week-end and help me
get the antenna installed on the trailer, after which I'll start working
with it and see how I do.

Thanks to all on the list for your help with this.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Webb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 2:41 AM
Subject: Re: working with a Predator Screw-driver-type antenna


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> TOm wrote:
>    >I don't have a P2000.  All I have is the straight talking SWR meter
>    >from Remy Simard.  It does give me an SWR reading, and I can make
>    >it read approximate output power as well.
>    >I am hoping that, between the meter, and adjusting the antenna
>    >itself with the screw-driver control, I'll be able to work out a
>    >tuning system.
>    >If not, I may have to look for a P2000, or maybe one of those new
>    >LDG watt meters, although I won't have the bucks for one for a
>    >while.
> IF it gives you some kind of indication such as the p2000 or
> the old audio gimmicks you're in business.  IF not though
> you might look for a used p2000.  I've seen a couple in the
> sale or treade postings on this list over the last year.
>
> Had one donated by one of my colleagues on the maritime
> mobile service net as well as a speech board for the KEnwood
> 440 I picked up, but I"m holding onto it for dear life as I
> really like it and can't really afford one of the new
> talking jobs.
>
> 73 de nf5b
>
>
>
> Richard Webb,
> Electric Spider Productions,
> Eads Tn.
>