Yeah, but Gerry, I think something is actually internally wrong with the 
screw-driver.  It used to perform much better where it is now, in that I 
could at least use it on 40, 20, and 10 meters, and even 80 if I really 
worked hard at tuning it.  Now, it only works on 20, and not very well at 
that.

I'm going to have to tear the thing apart, and see what the story is--sounds 
like a good winter week-end project.

I'm thinking the G5RV might get me at least back up and running quickly for 
the rest of the camping season.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 6:41 AM
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.


> Hey Tom,
>
> Here is another antenna idea.  Take the screwdriver and mount it on a 
> tripod
> away from the RV.  Then you can use a Coax jumper between the Antenna and
> rig and maybe moving it away from the RV will help it get out.`s
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 5:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
>
>
>>    Works for me too, Howard, so thanks a lot!
>>
>> 73 de KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:17 AM
>> Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
>>
>>
>>> Tom, they are really cool!  They generate noise that is nulled out when
>>> they
>>> see an adjustable resistence, usually 50 ohms.  So when the noise
>>> disapears
>>> from the receiver, you have matched a 50 ohm impedence.  I think of it 
>>> as
>>> an
>>> audible grid dip meter.
>>> That may not be technically correct, but that image works for me.
>>>
>