wasn't mike working on making the elecraft SWR/power meter accessible with
the ham pod?
Something about not having access to the equipment has made it difficult to
continue this I think.
I suspect the elecraft device would be about as good as you can get for what
it costs. meaning it would be pretty accurate I think compared to maybe the
tw1.
But this almost proves my point. A few people say they would love to see
this happen, they'd buy one etc, but a guy needs a unit to work on and
develop, and no one is willing to put their cash on the line for the sake of
development.
I've already got the TW1, and I have access to a few different analyzers and
ham friends who will spend the time and energy helping with antenna work.
So, I'm not really calling for something new myself and so I'm not
personally interested in helping with development of this particular device.
But those who do want something new, poney up I say hi hi.
This has been discussed before on list a couple times.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Ray" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: audible SWR meter
>I agree with you that it would be wonderful to do something along these
> lines. I seem to recall that Mike was working on one a year or two ago
> but
> he has been spread pretty thin like all of us.
>
> At any rate, count me in on such a thing, if we can find someone available
> to do it.
>
> Bob kd0br
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 3:08 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: audible SWR meter
>
> Hi list, I am wondering if we could get a group of interested folks who
> would like an audible SWR meter and could get some other interested people
> to build them? Yah, I know, in the true spirit of ham radio, we should
> all
> be getting down, burning our fingers, noses, or whatever, and soldering
> our
> own stuff together. However, how many of us really build home brew stuff?
> I for one would love to get a good audible SWR meter or antenna analyzer
> that would work on HF as well as VHF and UHF. Is that a pipe dream or
> what?
>
> I am prompted to even think about this because of the great article in the
> April QST written by Bill Gerrey. I won't ask him about building them
> because he would just say, "Great, come on over and solder it up!" OK,
> well
> what do folks think about that? We have the perfect starting point, that
> QST article, now we just need to figure out how many folks would like one
> of
> these things and someone or ones to build them for a reasonable cost.
> Maybe
> since Butch has so much money he can buy that Kenwood 990, he can
> subsidize
> the project. However, now that he has that Kenwood, he is more than
> likely
> broke! In case this just goes to Howard, could you please forward to the
> list? 73, Jim
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:44 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Encouragement for apartment dwellers
>
> I want to comment on those of us who have great supportive X Y L's.
>
> While my wife is not a ham nor is she interested in being one, she is in
> full support of my hobby and generally doesn't complain about me spending
> money except she thinks everything is so expensive. Well, so do I.
>
> The only negative comments are, "Why do you need so many radios, you can
> only use one at a time".
>
> I own 2 Kenwood radios and four Drake stations and am still collecting
> Drake
> equipment. I may get some static if I got too interested in the new
> Kenwood
> 990 though!!
>
> When I spent several thousand dollars putting up new antennas, rotor and
> controller last year after being dormant for some 20 years, she said, "You
> better use it".
>
> One of the aggravating and costly aspects of this hobby is all the
> miscellaneous stuff you need to buy in order to make it all work together.
>
> We will have been married for 31 years this coming June.
>
> She is Great and a keeper!
>
> 73
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <
> [log in to unmask]>
>
> To: <
> [log in to unmask]>
>
> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 1:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Encouragement for apartment dwellers
>
>> All:
>>
>> I have been reading this thread for a while now with great interest.
>>
>> Thanks so much for getting it started, Ron.
>>
>> And, I do think it is providing the encouragement that you intended
>> for hams who must operate with low-profile stations.
>>
>> I don't want to sound too sappy here, but I truly believe those of us
>> who have great XYL's who support us in this hobby and for what we try
>> to do in life are some of the luckiest and most fortunate men on
>> earth. Like Pat and Ron, my XYL, Sue, is the most awesome person I
>> have ever met, and I am thankful for that every day. We have been
>> married for 38 years this June, and are looking forward to many many
>> more.
>>
>> For those who are not so fortunate, please at least know that we
>> appreciate what we have.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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