Tom,

I included the complete instructions from MFJ in the body of my earlier post 
on the tuner aid.

Howard #3
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From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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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
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> 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