Hello Tom, I just tracked the number down 15 minutes ago.  Thanks for taking
the time to write me.  I spoke with Duane a long time ago, and frankly
couldn't find his contact info on my computer.  I will give him a call
tomorrow and see what he has to say.  The worst he can do is say no, Hi.  As
for the TW-1 being inaccurate, you got that right.  When mine says I am
running 1500 watts forward, I am actually running about 2300 forward.  I
have to be careful so that it doesn't say that I am running its maximum of
2000 watts.

73


Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 3:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Contact phone number for LDG?

Alan:

The phone number for LDG is:

(410)  586-2177.

The main contact person there is Duane Kincade.

I talked with Duane several years ago about providing the schematics and 
other documentation for the TW1 design, and at that time, he did not seem 
opposed, so long as the person requesting the material had a genuine 
interest in following through with the building of comparable units.

Even though the TW1 does leave a bit to be desired regarding SWR accuracy, 
it is certainly better than nothing, and can give the user at least a 
general indication of how things look.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan R. Downing" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 4:40 PM
Subject: Contact phone number for LDG?


> As most of you know, LDG made a talking watt meter called the TW-1.  Due 
> to
> slow sales, they eventually dropped it from their catalog.  I am helping a
> blind ham in Sun City learn to operate his station.  While his station is
> relatively unsophisticated, he is having great difficulty keeping his
> station on the air.  I believe that it would help him if he could get one 
> of
> the LDG TW-1's, but of course, they are no longer made.  I intend to call
> LDG to find out if they would be willing to provide the schematic and 
> parts
> list for the TW-1.  Even if they don't wish to make the meters anymore, 
> they
> may be willing to hand over the documentation that would enable others to
> make them up.
>
>
>
> Does anyone have a good number for LDG?  And, do any of you agree with me
> that the TW-1 would still be useful to blind operators if we could get 
> some
> made?
>
> A good friend who is a high-level electrical engineer with Honeywell
> Aerospace said that he might be willing to build some units if we could 
> get
> the docs from LDG.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for either the phone number for LDG, and any comments
> regarding the possible usefulnesss of the TW-1.
>
>
>
> Best 73, Alan
>
>
>
>
>
> Alan R. Downing
>
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
>