I don't know which way this one works. I had one years ago that showed more
output the lower the tone was.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Brown" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
> Gerry,
> Interesting about the adam!
> One thing I'm a little confused about though, is you mentioned you can =
> use it with the external tuner to peek or dip the tone for most output. =
> What I'm confused about is, if I remember right, and it's been years =
> since I had and used, the handihams tuning aid, I thought with that =
> tuning aid, the higher the tone, the higher the output. So I'm confused =
> about why someone would want to dip the tone if they want the most =
> output. Wouldn't they want the highest tone?
> Help me on that one.
> 73,
> Trippy, ac8s
>
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: Gerry Learry=20
> 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=20
> before. It changes tone with output power just like the old handiham=20
> device. It won't tell you the SWR, but you could use it with an =
> external=20
> tuner to peak or dip the tone for most output which would also give =
> you your=20
> best SWR. Gerry
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> 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=20
> > 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=20
> > 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=20
> > 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=20
> > 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=20
> > 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=20
> > 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=20
> > 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=20
> > 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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