I believe there are modules for HF and UHF/VHF. check it out at
http://www.wavenode.com/
It has it's own voice announce for SWR and power, I'm told it's pretty cool.
I haven't tried it myself, I was going to but for some reason never did.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:55 PM
Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
> What is the "wave node "? Will it work on VHF?
>
> God bless,
> Mark
> -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 5:02 PM
> Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
>
>
>> Don't forget, the wave node is still out there for those of you who don't
>> mind having the meter connected to your computer. I don't know form
>> experience how well it works, but I"m told it's good. and accessible.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
>>
>>
>>> That's a good question about Remy Simmard.
>>>
>>> As many of you know, I have been using his SWR talking unit for a number
>>> of
>>> years, and I have both the HF and VHF modules.
>>>
>>> It is a bit cumbersome to use, though, which is why I have decided to go
>>> for
>>> a TW1 at least for now.
>>>
>>> The TW1 will give me forward and reflected power, and also the
>>> continuous
>>> tone for tuning, which Remy Simmard's units don't do.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking about selling my set from Remy Simard, once I get the TW1,
>>> so
>>> I could then put that money toward a Tw2, but that's a bit down the road
>>> at
>>> this time.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: a couple of TW1 questions
>>>
>>>
>>>> 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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>>>>> >>
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