My computer that had the messages won't boot, so I would have to Google it.
But it was all over this list for a little while earlier this year.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
> 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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