I agree with Steve here, Tom. With a solid state rig, there really is no
reason to use anything but the SWR tone and maybe the spoken reading to be
sure it's 1 to 1 or as low as you can get it. I only use the forward tone
and power reading when I'm using my Kenwood 830 which, itself must be tuned.
Of course, even with a solid state rig like the 480, it's nice to be able to
check your power output reading just for your own information. Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
> Well, Steve, I don't think I have a hearing problem yet, although the
> XYL might claim otherwise sometimes! HI! HI!
>
> Anyway, I'll keep it down to 5 or 10 watts, and work with the SWR tone
> indicator as you suggest. Then, I can fine tune things with the power
> tones
> if needed.
>
> It's better for the radio anyway, as you noted earlier.
>
> Thanks for your patience and good explanations as always.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 9:55 PM
> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> All I ever use is 5 or 10 watts am, cw, or RTTY. Just listen for the
>> swr
>> tone to drop to it's lowest steady tone and you are all set. I'm sure
>> that
>> you found the volume control on the front of the TW-1. Of course if you
>> have any sort of hearing problem, it could possibly make it harder to
>> tell
>> the difference in the tones.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 9:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>
>>
>>> Steve:
>>>
>>> I figured out the value of that SWR tone pretty quickly when I was
>>> experimenting around earlier today.
>>>
>>> Now, a question:
>>>
>>> What power would you recommend for tuning?
>>>
>>> Again, I tried 5 or 10 watts initially, but maybe was relying too much
>>> on
>>> the forwrad and reflected power tones at first.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 7:17 PM
>>> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>>
>>>
>>>> Tom,
>>>>
>>>> You shouldn't have to use that much power to tune up, and it really
>>>> isn't
>>>> great for the rig.
>>>>
>>>> While using the forward and reflected power tones is pretty cool, all
>>>> you
>>>> really need to use is the swr tones for tuning an antenna. The
>>>> forward
>>>> power tones are used more by guys tuning amps for max power.
>>>>
>>>> Have fun with the new toy.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 6:30 PM
>>>> Subject: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, again, everyone.
>>>>>
>>>>> I just wanted to let you know that I spent this afternoon getting
>>>>> acquainted
>>>>> with my new TW1, and it's an absolutely amazing piece of equipment!
>>>>>
>>>>> The sWR readings, as well as the forward and reflected power
>>>>> indications
>>>>> are
>>>>> extremely helpful.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, I have figured out how to use the TW1 with my old manual MFJ
>>>>> versatuner.
>>>>>
>>>>> It took me a while, but I did notice that, in order to tune an antenna
>>>>> effectively, I had to use close to 100 watts, in order to get clear
>>>>> tone
>>>>> indications of high forward power, low reflected power, and low SWR.
>>>>>
>>>>> I assume this is normal?
>>>>>
>>>>> On a related note, I have another question:
>>>>>
>>>>> I noticed that the TW1 has the capability to take readings on 6
>>>>> meters.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am actually now thinking of ordering a TW2, and that has 6 meters
>>>>> also,
>>>>> doesn't it?
>>>>>
>>>>> Is six meters better on the TW1 or TW2, or doesn't it really matter?
>>>>>
>>>>> 73 from Tom behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
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