Kallie,

How are you obtaining a signal to determine your power levels?  If you're
just whistling into the mic, you'll probably get all kinds of variations
because nobody can whistle a steady tone.  However, if you're using a
carrier, the variations may indicate some problem with your antenna or
grounding system.  Make sure you don't have any loose connections or damaged
pieces of coax.  You might try eliminating any extra cables in the shack to
see if the problem goes away.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kallie Swanepoel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 06:42
Subject: Re: TW1 Inconsistency


> Ok my apologies
>
> I do not always get the same readings for the forward power reflected
> power, and swr twice.  For example I test 1 frequency on a particular
> power setting, and move on to some other frequencies.  However if I get
> back to, say the first I've tested, the read-out is not what it was the
> first time.  I hope this helps.
>
> Kallie Swanepoel
> http://www.kallieswanepoel.co.za
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: 14 November 2006 10:46
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TW1 Inconsistency
>
>
> what sort of inconsistencies are you getting with the tw1?
> Just saying you get inconsistencies and not explaining doesn't allow
> anyone to really give you hints or anything as to what the problem may
> be, or if its just a function of the meter. Running the tw1 on the same
> power supply shouldn't be an issue unless you have some kind of ground
> loop issue or RF getting into the meter, but that is unlikely. 73 Colin,
> V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kallie Swanepoel" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:47 PM
> Subject: TW1 Inconsistency
>
>
> > Hi All
> >
> > I purchased a tw1 this week end, and find it a bit inconsistent with
> > the read-outs.  I connected it to the same power supply than I have my
>
> > TS2000 on. Would that have any influence?  What power supply should I
> > use, or should I use a battery?
> >
> > Kallie Swanepoel
> > http://www.kallieswanepoel.co.za/