Alan/KD7GC
$75
Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 2:04 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TW2 Talking Wattmeter
I still have a TW-2, in the original box, never been used, make offer. I do
not paypal.
Albert, WA7FXB
252-757-3023
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: TW2 Talking Wattmeter
> exactly!
> When you have either nothing, or you have the tw1 or tw2 to give you a
> general idea of weather your antenna is going to be at least close to
> where
> you want it, I go with what I can get.
> Yes, I know there are higher precision units available and accessible with
> a
> hampod or through computer software, but those are generally in a price
> range much higher than I am willing to spend right at this point in time
> to
> get an idea of the general swr on my antennas.
> If I want to build a vhf or UHF beam, or vertical, or loop, or whatever, I
> need to be able to check it to see if it's within 5 per cent of where I
> want
> it to be...if it is, it'll generally be good enough for my purposes.
> also, my actual power output is, again, not vitally important to know down
> to the 10th of a watt...because, in practical application, a few watts
> isn't
> going to make the difference...especially on HF. And, as inaccurate as
> some
> readings may be, I find the power output measurement to be fairly accurate
> within the 5 to 100W range.
> I have compared my readings on the tw1 for power output on a couple
> different radios to a site master and other very high end devices such as,
> an enritsu I think is the name....they are highly similar within a watt or
> 2.
> anyway, for the average guy, an swr/power meter that gives plus or minus 5
> per cent accuracy is just fine...as most ham shacks are not using very
> expensive precision devices but your average, run of the mill under 100
> dollar power/swr meter.
>
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Gary Tillinghast" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 2:22 PM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: TW2 Talking Wattmeter
>
>> Hi Pat,
>> With either the TW-1or TW-2, what alternatives are there? It is not a
>> precition intrument, but genrally a good guideline. 73. Gary KB2YAA
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Pat Byrne
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 1:33 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: TW2 Talking Wattmeter
>>
>> Jim,
>> Six, two, 220 and 440. i believe that the consensus is that it isn't
>> terribly accurate but is reliable for seeeing SWR and improvements or
>> deprovements! From what I have read on the list, neither the TW1 or
>> TW2 is lab quality but a reliable tuning device within its limits.
>> Pat, K9JAUAt 12:06 PM 6/18/2014, you wrote:
>>>I'm interested. What bands does that watt meter function on, and
>>>how accurate is it? Jim WA6EKS
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>From: Pat Byrne <[log in to unmask]
>>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>>Date sent: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:48:54 -0500
>>>Subject: TW2 Talking Wattmeter
>>>
>>>I ;just received an ad from cheaphams.com. One of the items
>>>available is the TW2 Talking Wattmeter. It is closeout priced at
>>>$59
>>>and they say quantities are limited. There is an additional five
>>>percent discount with an associated in-ad code.
>>>If anyone is interested, I can forward the advertisement in its
>>>entirity. I won't forward it to the general list.
>>>And, I receive no benefit from cheap ham by doing this. Just
>>>seems a
>>>shame to let these get away.
>>>Thanks.
>>>Pat, K9JAU
>>
>>
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