Hi

I reported some variations on this meter a few months ago.

Seems to be a larger variation when running the linear.

Using a cw carrier and also a two tone oscillator for measurement.

Readings seem to vary about 10 percent.

No wallwart supplyed in the uk either.

hth.
On 14 Nov 2006 at 17:01, Kallie Swanepoel wrote:

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
> Sent: 14 November 2006 16:38
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TW1 Inconsistancy
> 
> 
> 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/
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