Originally Posted by KJ3N
I have been looking at that one. Only has one rating on eham but i know i cant always go with that. Has what i need though. Will consider it. Thanks
I have been looking at that one. Only has one rating on eham but i know i cant always go with that. Has what i need though. Will consider it. Thanks
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Do you already have a manual tuner? If so, it will tell you the SWR.
No. I have rebuilt my High Sierra motorized antenna and will be using that as my primary until I get time/motivation to put up better more semi-permanent install. These type antenna dont need tuners. Not looking for permanent at this time because we may be moving in the the not too far future.
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So, you don't already own a tuner then?
I have one of the CN-801HPs that I leave in line all the time, and I like it. Seems like Daiwa makes a decent meter. I also have one of the Diamond SX-20 series for quick tests and portability. It does okay, as well, and is a few bucks less, but no PEP, but a much smaller footprint. Although more expensive, I have a couple of Bird watt meters, but only use them or the service monitors for service and certification. When the Diamond or Daiwa are compared to the Bird, they are surprisingly accurate. Certainly good enough for daily use for station monitoring and antenna work.
The only issue I have had with either is the lamp in the Daiwa burned out, and I replaced it with bright blue LED which looks much nicer and will probably last longer than I will.
Last edited by K7SGJ; 10-16-2013 at 10:42 AM.
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I have several of the Daiwa dual meter HF bridges... an older CN620B & CN520, and a newer CN-101, amongst others.
I think very highly of them. They're reasonably accurate, and outside of setting the power range, hands-free.
I've seen them at hamfests (used) starting at $40/50 and up. New 101's can be found at dealers starting at about $90 and up.
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I have two Daiwas and they are good meters, especially for the price.
I've played around with the Daiwas and Diamonds at Field Day, I prefer the Daiwas.
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Just get an MFJ. No, seriously. Their meters and tuners are good. MFJ-948 antenna tuner SWR meter.
Cross needle style, works great from 160 to 10. Just make sure you use a heavy duty 80 or full size 160 ant if you plan on getting on 160. $142, one box, two functions.
I'll look into them. I've just never been into MFJ. About the only GOOD thing i know they make is the 259/269 analyzers. Suppose the price is right though for what it is...
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