Using my atm, I find I have to tune for max tone for max out.  The 
problem is if you try and tune for lowest swr, the only real way with 
that is to tune for max out.  Most rigs these days cut power back if swr 
is over 2 to 1, so the two combining really isn't a problem.  I'll know 
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


  more once my noise bridge arrives.  On Thu, 16 Aug 2012, Howard Kaufman 
wrote:

> Since a higher SWR can give a false reading, forward and reflected energy is
> combined; the first thing is to get the lowest pitch for reflected power.
> Then check the forward power for high pitch.  Since modern radios don't have
> tunable outputs, that should work.  Transmitters that cut back output when
> they see a high SWR can confuse the results.
>
>