Thanks, Colin:

I operate from 144.34 output to 147.63.  The dualbander Comet is resonant at 
144.45 and has an SWR of 2.8 to 1 on 147.63.  It's old and should be 
replaced.  Currently I have an MFJ 2 meter tuner just to keep radio happy 
and because the 746PRO does not tune up there.

73
Bob

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: Talking Meters


> not sure where you heard MFJ has talking equipment, but they don't.
> Yes, the LDG TW2 does 6M through 70CM so if that is what you are wanting,
> then it'll do the trick.
> The tw1 of course is good from 1.8 to 54MHZ as well.
> I am curious as to why you want a tuner on your 2M antenna?
> They are usually the easiest to tune.  That is, unless you are using a 
> very
> narrow banded antenna and wish to use it across the band?
> I would suggest getting the tw2 and then tuning your FM antenna for 
> 146.50,
> pretty much the middle of the FM 2M band.
> If you are operating SSB with a horizontal beam, then match that antenna 
> for
> 144.200 and leave it...2M FM is not condusive to narrow banded antennas.
> Most of your typical co-liniar antennas will operate at a low SWR across 
> the
> FM portion of 2M and will not require tuning.
> due to the nature of communications on 2M, having as much of your power 
> get
> to the antenna as you can, and having the best match you can get is the 
> best
> senario.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Martin" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:41 PM
> Subject: Talking Meters
>
>
>> From What I can read, the LDG TW-2 is what I need to continue to monitor
> my
>> antenna system on my ICOM 746PRO and my 220 and 440 radios.  Had hoped to
>> find a tuner for one of my 2 meter antennas and the 746PRO as its tuner
> only
>> goes through 6 meters.  Understand MFJ has some talking stuff but a 
>> search
>> on their site didn't find anything.
>>
>> All observations and suggestions will be appreciated.  Vision down to
>> 20/1200 and failing.
>>
>> 73
>> Bob Martin
>>
>>
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