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Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]>
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Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:31 -0600
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it's very intuitive.
check:
HTTP://www.icanworkthisthing.com
and see if there is a manual up there for the tw2.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Blake Hailey" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: Accessible SWR Meter


>I just ordered the meter.  Is it easy to use or is an accessible set of
> instructions available?  Thanks again for all of your help
> Blake KA5POW
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:18 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Accessible SWR Meter
>
> there sure is.
> LDG was making a pair of swr meters, known as the TW1, for 1.8-30MHZ and
> 50-54MHZ, and the TW2 for 50-54MHZ and 144-148 as well as 420-450MHZ.
> at any rate, LDG stopped making them a while ago, but there are still a 
> few
> around.
> W4RT ralph has some left.
> You can check out the website at:
> http://www.w4rt.com
> the tw2 is selling right now for $89, and the tw1 for $99.
> several hams on this list use one or both meters.
> They speak power output, reflected power, and SWR.  They also have antenna
> tuning, and amplifier tuning modes onboard...basically this means you can
> have the meter emit a tone for tuning the antenna to the lowest swr, or
> tuning an amplifier for max output.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Blake Hailey" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 6:10 PM
> Subject: Accessible SWR Meter
>
>
>> Does anyone know of an accessible SWR meter for above 30 MHz?  That is 
>> one
>> that talks or uses CW to provide the information.
>> Thanks and 73
>> Blake KA5POW 

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