there is a problem though… THe Palomar Tuner-tuner is no longer manufactured. I have looked at some of the other "noise bridges" and very few of those are as simple to use. Unfortunately, I don't have the funds to do more than test one in any 6 months. SO, this makes testing (and reviewing) a near impossible task for me.
I have 2 criteria for blind friendly products:
1. fool proof (plug it in, read the directions and go)
2. accessible features (such as sound or computer interface that works with a screen reader).
if it Doesn't meet #2, then chances are that it might not be a very good #1 either.
-eric
On Dec 5, 2013, at 7:09 AM, Butch Bussen wrote:
> You don't need two tones to tune a rig or a tuner. I just tune for max
> out. Also, you can use the mfj noise bridge to adjust the tuner and
> don't need to transmit at all.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Wed, 4 Dec 2013, eric oyen wrote:
>
>> never mind my last.
>>
>> btw, I was thinking of an audio SWR setup that would produce 2 tones =
>> simultaneously. THis would the the audio equivalent to a cross-needle =
>> SWR setup. left channel would be reflected, right channel would be =
>> forward. tuning would then be easy with a manual tuner. just adjust =
>> until you find the lowest pitch for reflected at the same time that you =
>> find the highest pitch for forward power. this would probably best be =
>> used with headphones (for sound separation).
>>
>> -eric
>>
>> On Dec 4, 2013, at 7:49 PM, Mike Keithley wrote:
>>
>>> The original ATOM is described on the blind ham products website at =
>> www.blind-ham-products.com. There you'll find pictures of what it looks =
>> like, explanations of how it can be used, Manuals, and audio =
>> demonstrations.
>>> =20
>>> This is for the original ATOM, which sold for $90. The new ATOM is =
>> basically the same as the old one except that it can handle much more =
>> power, uses a different battery that is easier to replace, and "ticks" =
>> at no power so you'll remember to turn it off. We haven't officially set =
>> the price, but I believe it will be around $120.=20
>>> =20
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 0:31
>>> Subject: Re: Testers needed
>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> Am interested in this unit, but am only running a TS-480 and=20
>>>> TS-2000, both running only 100 watts. But, would like to know=20
>>>> more about it, and the cost of such a unit. Jim WA6EKS
>>>> =20
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Mike Keithley <[log in to unmask]
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Date sent: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 15:51:56 -0800
>>>> Subject: Testers needed
>>>> =20
>>>> Hello List,
>>>> =20
>>>> We are developing an ATOm that will handle up to 1 KW of power. =20
>>>> Anyone here running high power who'd like to test a prototype?
>>>> =20
>>>> The new device also has improved sensitivity at low power levels,=20
>>>> with a positive indication of 250 milliwatts. We're also using a=20
>>>> 9-volt battery, and the device ticks with no power so you don't=20
>>>> forget to turn it off.
>>>> =20
>>>> Please email [log in to unmask]
>>>> =20
>>>> Thank you.
>>
>>
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