One thing that Icom also recommends if you're tuning up on the ssb portion 
of the band is setting the rig into rtty mode and keying the microphone that 
way.

It's kind of crude, but it works well.
73,
Chris, w8cjs
Web site,
http://www.w8cjs.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: power and swr meters


>A good shrill whistle usually works best for SSB measurements.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 05:05 PM 9/30/2007 -0400, you wrote:
>>Gary:
>>
>>I got mine from Ham Radio Outlet.  They have several stores around The
>>Country.  A friend of mine got his from Texas Tower.
>>
>>If you go to http://www.ldgelectronics.com and click on products, then on
>>Watt Meters, you will see both meters.  The site even lets you hear them
>>talk.
>>
>>Once you decide, on the same site is a list of dealers.  The friend said 
>>he
>>got his for $10 less but I used HRO because it is in my immediate area.
>>
>>The unit is totally accessable, no setting for forward and reflected
>>required.  They do note that continuous carrier is a bit easier than SSB. 
>>I
>>think you must talk or introduce noise for SSB.
>>
>>Hope this helps.
>>
>>73
>>Bob Martin
>>
>>EchoLink Node - 55127
>>Please visit http://www.wan-leatonks.net.
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 4:45 PM
>>Subject: Re: power and swr meters
>>
>>
>> > Hi Bob,
>> > Where did you get it?  Are both the TW-1 and the TW-2 completely
>> > accessible?
>> >
>> >
>> > 73, Gary
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> > On Behalf Of Bob Martin
>> > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 3:25 PM
>> > To: [log in to unmask]
>> > Subject: Re: power and swr meters
>> >
>> > I don't know of one that cove that range.  The LDG TW-1 covers HF and 6
>> > meters.  I just bought their UHF/VHF TW-2 and think I am going to like 
>> > it.
>> >
>> > Good luck.
>> >
>> > Bob Martin
>> > KC3FI
>> >
>> >
>> > EchoLink Node - 55127
>> > Please visit http://www.wan-leatonks.net.
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Junior Lolley" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 3:31 PM
>> > Subject: power and swr meters
>> >
>> >
>> >>I am in the market for a good talking power and swr meter.
>> >> I will be using it with my 706 mark II g and ldg at200 pro auto tuner.
>> >> I would like one that works on vhf uhf and hf.
>> >> If not just hf.
>> >> Appreciate any suggestions.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Junior Lolley KG4ITD general class Liberty County E. C.
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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