Actually, John, I have jumpers that connect the 590 to my amplifier, and
then my amplifier to the Tentec 238A manual tuner, which ultimately has
ports for my various antennas.
So, yes, there is a lot more than one jumper in the mix.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 7:21 AM
Subject: Re: Accuracy of TW1 Talking SWR/Watt Meter
> You have to remember too, you have a jumper between the radio and tw-1, at
> least 1 jumper. Mine is a lot more accurate than that and consistent. Also
> the internal tuner will cut you back a bit, if the swr changes in the
> least,
> that will change the power reading, at least on the tw-1, there are a lot
> of
> factors that can explain that. I can just say mine is a lot more
> consistent
> than that though and very close to what I'm told the radio says.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 6:57 AM
> Subject: Accuracy of TW1 Talking SWR/Watt Meter
>
>
>> Hey, all.
>>
>> As I have addressed my most recent issue with the TS590 DC power cable, I
>> have noticed something interesting with my TW1 swr/watt meter.
>>
>> Actually, I thought I already knew this, but my most recent readings have
>> reminded me of the issue.
>>
>> Now, with both of my TS590 power cables, when the rig is set to 100 watts
>> output, I consistently get 100 watts as a power reading on the TS590's
>> internal meter.
>>
>> However, when using the LDG TW1 talking watt meter, my readings can vary
>> anywhere from 85 to 91 watts, with occasional dips as low as 81 watts.
>>
>> Keep in mind that all of these readings are taken on a resonant frequency
>> with my Alpha Delta DXCC antenna and an SWR of 1.0 to 1. Also, I get the
>> same reading variations with the TW1 when using a dummy load.
>>
>> I checked the TW1 manual, and they clame an accuracy of plus or minus 5
>> percent on 14 mhz, but I think that is debatable.
>>
>> On the other hand, do we know how accurate the TS590's power meter is as
>> well?
>>
>> I'm not one to quibble over 10 or 15 watts, but I find the inconsistent
>> readings with the TW1 to be at least interesting.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
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