Yes, the Conway would be ideal for that. I think I'd prefer to do that if
it all possible, as you could have some significant SWR and absent a noise
bridge, I'm not sure how close you could come with peak noise only.
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 8:31 PM
Subject: working with a predator screw-driver type antenna
> Steve.
>
> I am referring to an actual SWR reading.
>
> What I thought I could do is get somewhere in the ball park by first
> adjusting the antenna for maximum receive noise, then taking an SWR
> reading
> at that point, and moving the antenna up or down from there so as to tweak
> things to get the best SWR reading.
>
> I would think that, after a while, I'd get it somewhat down to a more
> exact
> science, once I get a feeling for how the antenna moves, what that does
> for
> the SWR, etc.
>
> Another possibility that I just thought of is this: I do have an old
> analog
> SWR meter with one of those old Conway tuning aids that works off
> reflected
> power. Maybe that would give me the continuous tone for tuning that you
> are
> referring to. I wouldn't know exactly what my true SWR is, but if I tune
> for the lowest tone, I should be ok, I would think.
>
> I'm still in the "thinking out loud" mode here.
>
> Let me know if any of this makes sense, or if there is a better strategy
> I'm
> not thinking of.
>
> I suppose I could be in the market for one of those LDG TW1 watt meters,
> but
> right now, I don't quite have the bucks in the budget.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ham Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 1:35 PM
> Subject: Re: working with a Predator Screw-driver-type antenna
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> Just a cautionary note. I am not familiar with Remy's unit. When you
>> say
>> it gives you approx SWR, are you referring to an swr reading, or are you
>> referring to getting a continuous feedback such as a tone which you can
> then
>> use to adjust your SWR?
>>
>> If the former, how do you plan to get feedback to tune your antenna?
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 10:19 AM
>> Subject: Re: working with a Predator Screw-driver-type antenna
>>
>>
>> > 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
>> >
>> >
>> >> Message-Id:
>> >
> <[log in to unmask]
>> > th.net>
>> >>
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
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