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. 
--
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.
> 
> 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