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Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:22:59 -0400
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My TW-1 sits on top of my operating table, and isn't held down by anything. 
I keep it from moving around by placing my fingers on top of the box and 
pressing the buttons with my thumb.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:53
Subject: Re: LDG TW-1 HF talking WATT SWR meter


> Fred,
>
> I think the reports of this thing moving around may be a bit exaggerated.
> Like John, I use RG-8 type coax and with   the  coax installed so that 
> it's
> natural curve  wants to force   the meter downward, it doesn't go 
> anywhere.
> Your mileage may vary in the movement department, but I think you will 
> like
> the meter.  Good luck.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:40 AM
> Subject: LDG TW-1 HF talking WATT SWR meter
>
>
>> To you guys that have the LDG TW-1 talking watt swr meter.  Where do you
>> locate your meter? and how do you keep it from slipping around when you
>> press a button since the meter is so light?  I have an LDG TW-1 meter
>> coming
>> in the next few days and I was wondering about this.  I am now using an
>> audible RF A P-2000 and have used it since they first came out and like 
>> it
>> very much but I want to try the LDG TW-1 and see if I like it better. I
>> would appreciate any comments or suggestions on this.I have thought of
>> going
>> to a metal shop and having a piece of heavy gauge metal cut the same size
>> of
>> the bottom of the meter and fasten it on to give some weight.  I do not
>> like
>> my equipment to move when I press a button.   I guess I will find out 
>> more
>> after I get the meter and use it for a few days..
>>
>> Best Wishes,
>>
>>
>> FRED C. ADAMS W4HC
>> SOW TO THE WIND
>> AND REAP THE WHIRLWIND!!
>>
> 

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