need recommendation for a good HF swr/watt meter for around $100. Been lookin on EHAM but the ones in that price range are all low review scores. ANyone know of a good one for that price range?
need recommendation for a good HF swr/watt meter for around $100. Been lookin on EHAM but the ones in that price range are all low review scores. ANyone know of a good one for that price range?
Last edited by W5BRM; 10-16-2013 at 10:47 AM.
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You get your best swar meter right here, Good Buddy.
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Last edited by W5BRM; 10-16-2013 at 10:16 AM.
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Yeah, but....but....but.. it will measure your swang, too.
ETA: HF or VHF/UHF, and what power range does it need to be?
Last edited by K7SGJ; 10-16-2013 at 10:20 AM.
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My 706 aint got no "swang"
I, on the other hand, have lots of "Hang 'n' Swang"
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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.
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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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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