Has anyone tried one of those cheap battery powered Chinese digital SWR/Power meters that sell for around $45 out of California.? The battery can be charged via a USB cord. Are they fairly accurate?
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Chinese SWR Meter
- Thread starter wa373
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This one?
If so, I've wondered myself.
1.8MHz-54MHz CQV-SWR120 LCD Digital SWR & Power Meter with Type-C Interface | eBay
With the high-rise waves alarm feature. LED light dual indicator function. Power fine-tuning functions, standing waves fine-tuning functions. - Charging interface: Type-C, 5V/1A. - Interface type: UHF (SL16).
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If so, I've wondered myself.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
I did some research on YouTube and it turns out that those meters are pretty accurate! I don't know how durable they are but for $45 I think I'm going to try one.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
Thanks for the heads up, I will probably get one after the holidays. Or I could buy myself one for Christmas. Hmmm.....
Hmm…I want one too! If it’s as good as that $60 handheld frequency counter I bought then rock on!!!
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
No, just a higher watt version would be more versatileOh, so its a QRP meter.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
Yeah, I would want it to do at least 600 watts. I suppose the shunt could be changed, but it might not be able to calibrate afterwards. Maybe some kind of shunt bridge?
You shunt do that with a perfectly good meter.
I ordered one yesterday (Thursday). Ships from California so it should be here by Monday or Tuesday. The videos I watched before ordering says they are good for 120 watts.