SWR METER IN RCI 2950DX

[20CB110]

Hello folks

Those who have this radio, how accurate have you found the inbuilt swr meter to be?

 

[W1R3T4P]

As with any other radio, Not accurate whatsoever.

 

[KingCobra_CDX882]

is not acurate at all
end of story

 

[DXman]

Hello 20CB110,
Like the two gentlemen said above...don't rely on them for a good reading.

How's things in Norway these day?
Usually hear you guys come Jan or Feb here on the West coast.

73's

 

[Butcher318]

You have to take it for what it is. Once your antenna is set with an external meter then take a reading and you will see no bars or maybe one. After this if you happen to do a spot check and get more bars then usual you know you might need to check it again on an external meter. In my case in the winter when I get 2 bars I know I have to get out and clean the ice from the antenna whip. It's not perfect but serves a purpose.

 

[20CB110]

Hello 20CB110,
Like the two gentlemen said above...don't rely on them for a good reading.

How's things in Norway these day?
Usually hear you guys come Jan or Feb here on the West coast.

73's

Regards DXman

In Norway its good times, a lot of work for everyone, nearly no one is unemployeed.

As for DX Norway and especially the west coast where i live its good all year round. In summer i DX alot eastern Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Irland, and of course Germany, Italy, and France. The Italians are strong with their 2000w Zetagi amplifiers.

From you over there i have good contacts jan,feb,march. Best on USB,LSB 27.400-27.700 But sometimes on ch 6 and ch19 am.

 

[20CB110]

You have to take it for what it is. Once your antenna is set with an external meter then take a reading and you will see no bars or maybe one. After this if you happen to do a spot check and get more bars then usual you know you might need to check it again on an external meter. In my case in the winter when I get 2 bars I know I have to get out and clean the ice from the antenna whip. It's not perfect but serves a purpose.

Hi Butcher318

I have checked mine against my Zetagi HP 201 swr meter and my 2950DX reads as follows both base and mobile

1.1:1 = 0 bars
1.3:1 = 1 bar
1,6:1 = 2 bars
1,8:1 = 3 bars
2,0:1 = 4 bars

My President George is way off giving way to high readings. Maybe because this meter is calibrated according to 4w and mine does 30w.

 

[unit725]

2950DX

I agree with what butcher said. I have had 24 2950DXs and have found the SWR meters to be pretty much on the money .