Well, Bob, my TW1 just arrived as I write this, so I am about at the 
same place as you.

Let's keep each other posted on our progress, and I'm sure others on the 
list will answer any questions we have.

Like you, I ordered the adapter, so will try running it both  ways, although 
if I get the power cord, I may connect it directly to the shack power supply 
at least for home use.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob J." <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: several TW1 questions


> Tom,
>
> I received my TW1 yesterday and it comes with a power cord which has the
> proper connector on one end to plug into the TW1 and bare wires on the 
> other
> end.  I also ordered and received the AC power adapter which was at
> additional cost.
>
> I also downloaded the .pdf file containing the instruction manual from the
> manufacturer's web site.  I have done a preliminary test with the AC 
> adapter
> to find out how the speech works and it sounds great.  I haven't connected
> the unit in line yet because I am out of jumpers. ;)
>
> Bob   KD8IXD
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 4:01 AM
> Subject: several TW1 questions
>
>
> Hi, folks.
>
> I think I'll be getting my new TW1 today, and I just have a few questions 
> I
> want to be clear on before trying to use it.  I know these questions are
> elementary, but I just want to be sure I'm on the right track with a few
> things:
>
> 1.  From the manual, I assume the TW1 is powered only by AC power, using 
> the
> recommendedWalwart supply.   Is that correct?  In other words, there's no
> provision to use it with batteries?
>
> 2.  Would I be able to keep the TW1 in line at all times, rather than 
> having
> to connect and re-connect it to take needed measurements?  I believe the
> answer is yes, but I just want to be sure.
>
> 3.  Finally, can I use the TW1 at the full 100 watts for tuning purposes?
> Again, I think the answer here is yes, but I remember the old days of the
> Conway tuning aids where if you used 100 watts to tune, all sorts of
> interesting things happened, including letting the smoke out of the unit.
> (grin)
>
> Thanks for putting up with these questions.  I just want to be sure I 
> start
> off on the right foot here.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>