Hi.

Are you using an auto tuner with this setup?  I've noticed in the past that 
these tuners don't always tune the same way on two successive runs, and 
that can very well influence both power and SWR readings.  You might be 
blaming the wrong device!

73, de Lou K2LKK



At 01:42 PM 11/14/2006 +0200, you wrote:
>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 Inconsistancy
>
>
>what sort of inconsistancies are you getting with the tw1?
>Just saying you get inconsistancies 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 Inconsistancy
>
>
> > Hi All
> >
> > I purchased a tw1 this week end, and find it a bit inconsistant 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/

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