doesn't the bird 43 have some sort of digital or serial port data output? or
is that only available on the newer bird products? If so, i'm sure that
data could be dumped into a pack mate, Braille lite or other speech/braille
device and output in a format that would be decipherable.
They must have scopes and high end meters now that allow you to interface
with a PC or other computer system to obtain graphs and readouts on the
monitor?
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
>
> Hi.
>
> Ok, if we are on the page of wishful thinking, here is mine. How about
> something with the accuracy and the flexibility of a Bird 43, but
> accessible? How about that for a great big piece of wishful thinking!
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 10:38 AM 9/30/2008 -0600, you wrote:
> >yep. That's why it was wishful thinking instead of a realistic option.
> >it would just be nice to be able to do that, not actually feasible.
> >I wonder if the guy in quebec will start making his talking modules again
> >now that LDG has discontinued the tw1/tw2.
> >73
> >Colin, V A6BKX
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:06 AM
> >Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
> >
> >
> > >
> > > It isn't the chip that limits the frequency range of the tw1. It is
> > > such things as the sensing circuit, response of the diodes, reactance
of
> > > the coupling and so forth. A lot more complicated than just a chip.
> > > Think about it, that is why manufacturers like byrd have different
> > > elements for different bands. That is why you have to switch bands on
> > > the tw2 for 2m, 220 and 440. Diodes and circuits respond different at
> > > different frequencies.
> > > 73s
> > > Butch Bussen
> > > wa0vjr
> > >
> > > On Mon, 29 Sep 2008, T Behler wrote:
> > >
> > > > Colin:
> > > >
> > > > Have you or anyone tried that new upgraded chip, and is it worth it?
> > > >
> > > > Also, I agree that it'd be nice if you could get a better chip for
the
> >TW1
> > > > that would do at least 2 meters as well.
> > > >
> > > > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 7:41 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> yes, it means you can upgrade the chip to a better one if you want
to.
> > > >> Not all chips are created equal, and for cost reasons, the
manufacturer
> > > >> likely uses the lowest grade chip they can get away with. So, for
> >better
> > > >> stability, and better accuracy, you can buy a higher quality, more
> > > >> expensive
> > > >> chip and swap it out.
> > > >> I really wish it meant you could swap in another chip that would
allow
> >for
> > > >> the VHF/UHF ranges in the tw1.
> > > >> 73
> > > >> Colin, V A6BKX
> > > >>
> > > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 5:18 PM
> > > >> Subject: a couple of TW1 questions
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Hi, all.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Well, I ordered my TW1 talking SWR and Watt meter today from W4RT
> > > >>> Electronics.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> So, hopefully, I'll get it within a week or so.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I do have a couple of questions though:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> 1. An upgrade to the TW1 is discussed on the W4RT web page, but
it's
> > > >>> unclear to me as to what the upgrade is. Here's the quote from
the
> >web
> > > >>> page:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> "The TW-1 is microprocessor controlled, and can easily be upgrade
in
> >the
> > > >>> field with a simple chip exchange. It requires 11 - 15 volts DC at
200
> >mA
> > > >>> maximum, but consumes almost no current when not speaking."
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Anyone know what this upgrade is referring to?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> 2. Does anyone have a text-based manual for the TW1? Or, is it
> > > >>> available
> > > >>> on icanworkthisthing.com?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
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> Louis Kim Kline
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