Tom,
You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Once you get the swr flat at low
power, increase your power to whatever you want and check swr with the voice
announcement. If it's gotten off a bit, turn the swr tone on again and
fine tune the tuner. There is no real reason to use the power tones just
to tune the antenna. I've had my meter for a couple of years and have
never used the power tones other than just to see if they work.
73, Steve KW3A
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
> Well, Steve, I don't think I have a hearing problem yet, although the
> XYL might claim otherwise sometimes! HI! HI!
>
> Anyway, I'll keep it down to 5 or 10 watts, and work with the SWR tone
> indicator as you suggest. Then, I can fine tune things with the power
> tones
> if needed.
>
> It's better for the radio anyway, as you noted earlier.
>
> Thanks for your patience and good explanations as always.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 9:55 PM
> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> All I ever use is 5 or 10 watts am, cw, or RTTY. Just listen for the
>> swr
>> tone to drop to it's lowest steady tone and you are all set. I'm sure
>> that
>> you found the volume control on the front of the TW-1. Of course if you
>> have any sort of hearing problem, it could possibly make it harder to
>> tell
>> the difference in the tones.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 9:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>
>>
>>> Steve:
>>>
>>> I figured out the value of that SWR tone pretty quickly when I was
>>> experimenting around earlier today.
>>>
>>> Now, a question:
>>>
>>> What power would you recommend for tuning?
>>>
>>> Again, I tried 5 or 10 watts initially, but maybe was relying too much
>>> on
>>> the forwrad and reflected power tones at first.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 7:17 PM
>>> Subject: Re: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>>
>>>
>>>> Tom,
>>>>
>>>> You shouldn't have to use that much power to tune up, and it really
>>>> isn't
>>>> great for the rig.
>>>>
>>>> While using the forward and reflected power tones is pretty cool, all
>>>> you
>>>> really need to use is the swr tones for tuning an antenna. The
>>>> forward
>>>> power tones are used more by guys tuning amps for max power.
>>>>
>>>> Have fun with the new toy.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 6:30 PM
>>>> Subject: TW1 is absolutely terrific!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, again, everyone.
>>>>>
>>>>> I just wanted to let you know that I spent this afternoon getting
>>>>> acquainted
>>>>> with my new TW1, and it's an absolutely amazing piece of equipment!
>>>>>
>>>>> The sWR readings, as well as the forward and reflected power
>>>>> indications
>>>>> are
>>>>> extremely helpful.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, I have figured out how to use the TW1 with my old manual MFJ
>>>>> versatuner.
>>>>>
>>>>> It took me a while, but I did notice that, in order to tune an antenna
>>>>> effectively, I had to use close to 100 watts, in order to get clear
>>>>> tone
>>>>> indications of high forward power, low reflected power, and low SWR.
>>>>>
>>>>> I assume this is normal?
>>>>>
>>>>> On a related note, I have another question:
>>>>>
>>>>> I noticed that the TW1 has the capability to take readings on 6
>>>>> meters.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am actually now thinking of ordering a TW2, and that has 6 meters
>>>>> also,
>>>>> doesn't it?
>>>>>
>>>>> Is six meters better on the TW1 or TW2, or doesn't it really matter?
>>>>>
>>>>> 73 from Tom behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
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