Yes you would.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.


>    Buddy:
>
> Excellent point, but wouldn't I be ok if the TS480 auto-tuner were turned
> off before doing the SWR checks?
>
> In other words, wouldn't I get accurate SWR readings then?
>
> I'm always willing to learn, and tap into the great wisdom on this group, 
> so
> feel free to correct errors in my thinking if they exist.
>
> Remember:  I was a college professor before I started the Department Head
> gig, and always encouraged my studednts to ask questions, think, and learn
> with an open mind.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:04 AM
> Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> You do realize that the TW1 won't actually tell you anything about what =
>> your internal tuner is doing, right?
>>
>> I mean, the meter goes before the tuner, which is impossible if the =
>> tuner is internal. So, yeah, you'll get your power out racing, but you =
>> won't get an active WR reading, at least not as far as your rig is =
>> concerned. It's going to see whatever the internal tuner matches to, but 
>> =
>> the TW1 won't, since it's necessarily in line after the tuner, not =
>> before.=20
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 15, 2012, at 6:59 AM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, all.
>>>=20
>>> I have debated about posting this right now, especially in light of =
>> all of=20
>>> the traffic regarding Trippy's ccurrent saga, since the question I'm =
>> going=20
>>> to ask may involve posting some repetitive info that already is =
>> included in=20
>>> the discussion threads.  However, I'm hoping that any responses will =
>> pull=20
>>> together some knowledge that will help both me and others.  If =
>> responding to=20
>>> this quiry does involve too much repetition, please feel free to reply =
>> off=20
>>> list.
>>>=20
>>> As many of you know, I'm struggling with my HF antenna situation out =
>> at the=20
>>> RV.  In fact,  the ham radio withdrawals are getting worse with each =
>> passing=20
>>> week, and I may have to take Howard's Zannex advice soon (grin).
>>>=20
>>> I'm actually now very close to trying to put up my extra 102-foot G5RV =
>> out=20
>>> at the camp site, at least temporarily, just to see how it does.  I'll =
>> have=20
>>> to get clearance from camp ground management, but I hope the fact that =
>> we=20
>>> have a seasonal pass will help.
>>>=20
>>> When I do any antenna work out at the RV, I always take the 1 and only =
>> TW1=20
>>> that I have, so as to be sure to tune for lowest SWR.  It involves =
>> tearing=20
>>> my home station apart a bit, but is well worth the sacrifice, since I =
>> don't=20
>>> want to become victim to what Trippy apparently just experienced.  I =
>> realize=20
>>> that the auto-tuner in my  TS480SAT  should keep me out of trouble, =
>> but I=20
>>> just want to be doubly sure.
>>>=20
>>> Anyway, I am in the market for some sort of a tuning aid to use out at =
>> the=20
>>> RV.  I'd love to get my hands on a used TW1, and will keep a lookout =
>> for 1.
>>>=20
>>> In the event I can't find one, mention of noise bridges has been made =
>> here=20
>>> on a number of ocasions.  Which noise bridge have you guys found to =
>> work the=20
>>> best, and can you give me price and other info?
>>>=20
>>> I could also call Handihams to see if they have any of their old =
>> tuning aids=20
>>> left, but I believe those are no longer available on a consistent =
>> basis.
>>>=20
>>> Thanks as always and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>