Where can I get this one?
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
> Hello Tom,
>
> There is a tuning aid called the Adam. It has been advertised on this
> list
> before. It changes tone with output power just like the old handiham
> device. It won't tell you the SWR, but you could use it with an external
> tuner to peak or dip the tone for most output which would also give you
> your
> best SWR. Gerry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:59 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
>
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