yeh it definitely sounds like you need to replace that antenna with a better
one.
Tram 1480 and 1481 are both excellent antennas for the money.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Martin" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:11 PM
Subject: Re: Talking Meters


> Thanks, Colin:
>
> I operate from 144.34 output to 147.63.  The dualbander Comet is resonant
at
> 144.45 and has an SWR of 2.8 to 1 on 147.63.  It's old and should be
> replaced.  Currently I have an MFJ 2 meter tuner just to keep radio happy
> and because the 746PRO does not tune up there.
>
> 73
> Bob
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:46 PM
> Subject: Re: Talking Meters
>
>
> > not sure where you heard MFJ has talking equipment, but they don't.
> > Yes, the LDG TW2 does 6M through 70CM so if that is what you are
wanting,
> > then it'll do the trick.
> > The tw1 of course is good from 1.8 to 54MHZ as well.
> > I am curious as to why you want a tuner on your 2M antenna?
> > They are usually the easiest to tune.  That is, unless you are using a
> > very
> > narrow banded antenna and wish to use it across the band?
> > I would suggest getting the tw2 and then tuning your FM antenna for
> > 146.50,
> > pretty much the middle of the FM 2M band.
> > If you are operating SSB with a horizontal beam, then match that antenna
> > for
> > 144.200 and leave it...2M FM is not condusive to narrow banded antennas.
> > Most of your typical co-liniar antennas will operate at a low SWR across
> > the
> > FM portion of 2M and will not require tuning.
> > due to the nature of communications on 2M, having as much of your power
> > get
> > to the antenna as you can, and having the best match you can get is the
> > best
> > senario.
> > 73
> > Colin, V A6BKX
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Bob Martin" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:41 PM
> > Subject: Talking Meters
> >
> >
> >> From What I can read, the LDG TW-2 is what I need to continue to
monitor
> > my
> >> antenna system on my ICOM 746PRO and my 220 and 440 radios.  Had hoped
to
> >> find a tuner for one of my 2 meter antennas and the 746PRO as its tuner
> > only
> >> goes through 6 meters.  Understand MFJ has some talking stuff but a
> >> search
> >> on their site didn't find anything.
> >>
> >> All observations and suggestions will be appreciated.  Vision down to
> >> 20/1200 and failing.
> >>
> >> 73
> >> Bob Martin
> >>
> >>
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> >> Please visit http://www.wan-leatonks.net.
> >>
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