Hi Tom and all,
don't reply off list, because I and others need to see the responses.
Yes, you heard right, they don't have any more tuning aids at handy hams. Ham radio outlet Delaware doesn't have any vec 512s, they don't even sell them there, unfortunately.
Trippy, ac8s
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tom Behler 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 6:59 AM
  Subject: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.


  Hi, all.

  I have debated about posting this right now, especially in light of all of 
  the traffic regarding Trippy's ccurrent saga, since the question I'm going 
  to ask may involve posting some repetitive info that already is included in 
  the discussion threads.  However, I'm hoping that any responses will pull 
  together some knowledge that will help both me and others.  If responding to 
  this quiry does involve too much repetition, please feel free to reply off 
  list.

  As many of you know, I'm struggling with my HF antenna situation out at the 
  RV.  In fact,  the ham radio withdrawals are getting worse with each passing 
  week, and I may have to take Howard's Zannex advice soon (grin).

  I'm actually now very close to trying to put up my extra 102-foot G5RV out 
  at the camp site, at least temporarily, just to see how it does.  I'll have 
  to get clearance from camp ground management, but I hope the fact that we 
  have a seasonal pass will help.

  When I do any antenna work out at the RV, I always take the 1 and only TW1 
  that I have, so as to be sure to tune for lowest SWR.  It involves tearing 
  my home station apart a bit, but is well worth the sacrifice, since I don't 
  want to become victim to what Trippy apparently just experienced.  I realize 
  that the auto-tuner in my  TS480SAT  should keep me out of trouble, but I 
  just want to be doubly sure.

  Anyway, I am in the market for some sort of a tuning aid to use out at the 
  RV.  I'd love to get my hands on a used TW1, and will keep a lookout for 1.

  In the event I can't find one, mention of noise bridges has been made here 
  on a number of ocasions.  Which noise bridge have you guys found to work the 
  best, and can you give me price and other info?

  I could also call Handihams to see if they have any of their old tuning aids 
  left, but I believe those are no longer available on a consistent basis.

  Thanks as always and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ