Thanks for your input, Chris.  I didn't think to mention that option but it 
is what I have done with SSB on my ICOM.


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: power and swr meters


> One thing that Icom also recommends if you're tuning up on the ssb portion
> of the band is setting the rig into rtty mode and keying the microphone 
> that
> way.
>
> It's kind of crude, but it works well.
> 73,
> Chris, w8cjs
> Web site,
> http://www.w8cjs.com
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lou Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 5:45 PM
> Subject: Re: power and swr meters
>
>
>>A good shrill whistle usually works best for SSB measurements.
>>
>> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>>
>>
>>
>> At 05:05 PM 9/30/2007 -0400, you wrote:
>>>Gary:
>>>
>>>I got mine from Ham Radio Outlet.  They have several stores around The
>>>Country.  A friend of mine got his from Texas Tower.
>>>
>>>If you go to http://www.ldgelectronics.com and click on products, then on
>>>Watt Meters, you will see both meters.  The site even lets you hear them
>>>talk.
>>>
>>>Once you decide, on the same site is a list of dealers.  The friend said
>>>he
>>>got his for $10 less but I used HRO because it is in my immediate area.
>>>
>>>The unit is totally accessable, no setting for forward and reflected
>>>required.  They do note that continuous carrier is a bit easier than SSB.
>>>I
>>>think you must talk or introduce noise for SSB.
>>>
>>>Hope this helps.
>>>
>>>73
>>>Bob Martin
>>>
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>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 4:45 PM
>>>Subject: Re: power and swr meters
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi Bob,
>>> > Where did you get it?  Are both the TW-1 and the TW-2 completely
>>> > accessible?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > 73, Gary
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> > On Behalf Of Bob Martin
>>> > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 3:25 PM
>>> > To: [log in to unmask]
>>> > Subject: Re: power and swr meters
>>> >
>>> > I don't know of one that cove that range.  The LDG TW-1 covers HF and 
>>> > 6
>>> > meters.  I just bought their UHF/VHF TW-2 and think I am going to like
>>> > it.
>>> >
>>> > Good luck.
>>> >
>>> > Bob Martin
>>> > KC3FI
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > EchoLink Node - 55127
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>>> > ----- Original Message -----
>>> > From: "Junior Lolley" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 3:31 PM
>>> > Subject: power and swr meters
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >>I am in the market for a good talking power and swr meter.
>>> >> I will be using it with my 706 mark II g and ldg at200 pro auto 
>>> >> tuner.
>>> >> I would like one that works on vhf uhf and hf.
>>> >> If not just hf.
>>> >> Appreciate any suggestions.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Junior Lolley KG4ITD general class Liberty County E. C.
>>> >>
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>> Louis Kim Kline
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