Just put the noise bridge between radio and amp.  That is how I have 
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


mine.  On Thu, 29 Aug 2013, Tom Behler wrote:

> Thanks, Howard.
>
> Other than coming up with the funds to buy one of these noise bridges, my
> only other problem is to try to figure out how to put the unit into my
> antenna circuit in a way that it can be switched on and off as needed when
> either using or not using my amp.
>
> One nice advantage of the TW1 is that I can keep it in the circuit all the
> time, since it easily handles the 600 watts my Ameritron AL811H puts out.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 5:57 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>
> Tom,
>
> I just took a look, so-to-speak at the two units.  I can't tell the
> difference.  I had my sighted son look at them and he said the only
> difference was the MFJ or Vectronics names.  In fact, he said the font of
> the printing on the two units is identical, remove the manufacturers name
> and all is the same.
>
> Howard
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:30 PM
> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>
>
>> Howard:
>>
>> Is there any significant functional or quality difference between the two
>> noise bridge tuning aids?
>>
>> 73 de KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
>> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 5:05 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>>
>> Bob,
>>
>> I purchased both one of the MFJ tunner aids and one of the Vectronics
>> tuner
>> aids in June and as of this morning it was still listed on the Vectronics
>> page of MFJ.
>>
>> The two units are identical in appearance and have the respective company
>> names.
>>
>> Howard #3
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bob, K8LR" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:29 PM
>> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>>
>>
>>> I'm glad to see that MFJ has come out with the 212 noise bridge to
>>> replaced
>>> the discontinued VEC512.  If the new MFJ 212 works as well as the old
>>> VEC512, it is a great piece of equipment to put in line to quickly tune
>>> an
>>> antenna without transmitting a signal.
>>>
>>> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:03 PM
>>> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>>>
>>>
>>> Howard:
>>>
>>> Thanks very much.
>>>
>>> What you sent earlier was actually quite self explanatory, so I guess
>>> that
>>> covers it.
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:43 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> I included the complete instructions from MFJ in the body of my earlier
>>> post
>>> on the tuner aid.
>>>
>>> Howard #3
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:34 PM
>>> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>>>
>>>
>>>> Got it, Howard.
>>>>
>>>> These are good points to be noted for sure.
>>>>
>>>> I'll be interested in what others have to say, but I especially like the
>>>> idea of not having to put a signal on the air.
>>>>
>>>> Does the noise bridge come with helpful instructions??  I ask this
>>>> because
>>>> in my experience with MFJ, their instruction manuals often leave a lot
>>>> to
>>>> be
>>>> desired.
>>>>
>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>>> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:26 PM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>>>>
>>>> Tom,
>>>>
>>>> By using the SWR function on your TW1 in the tone mode, you can tune
>>>> your
>>>> tuner for the lowest pitch tone which will be of course the lowest SWR.
>>>> In
>>>> order to adjust your tuner, you will have to transmit a signal on the
>>>> air.
>>>>
>>>> With the MFJ or Vectronics tuner aid, you do not have to put a signal on
>>>> the
>>>> air.
>>>>
>>>> It must be noted that the tuner aid is rated at 300 watts or less.  You
>>>> would insert this right after your transceiver and adjust your tuner
>>>> while
>>>> bypassing your linear amp, if you have one.
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>>
>>>> Howard #3
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:13 PM
>>>> Subject: MFJ Noise Bridge General Quiry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, all.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please forgive this quiry, since I'm certain that, for many on the
>>>>> list,
>>>>> it
>>>>> is rather elementary.
>>>>>
>>>>> The recent discussion of the MFJ noise bridge, and its possible
>>>>> discontinuation, is making me want to learn more about the product and
>>>>> its
>>>>> potential usefulness for me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Right now, when I am working with antennas and my Tentech 238A manual
>>>>> tuner,
>>>>> I use the LDG TW1 to measure SWR, and both forward and reflected power.
>>>>> Although I do find the TW1 to be less-than-totally accurate, especially
>>>>> on
>>>>> the lower bands in comparison to the SWR/watt meter on my TS590, it has
>>>>> been
>>>>> sufficient in meeting  my needs at least for the most part.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there a compelling reason why I might want to consider purchasing
>>>>> the
>>>>> MFJ
>>>>> noise bridge?  In other words, what could it help me with that the TW1
>>>>> is
>>>>> unable to do?
>>>>>
>>>>> Of course, one could always make the argument that the MFJ noise bridge
>>>>> could serve as a useful back-up, should my TW1 die, which may be a good
>>>>> enough argument in and of itself.
>>>>>
>>>>> Just thinking out loud here, I guess.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
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