SWR Meter Poll

[tba02]

1. Do you use an external SWR meter in your shack?
- Yes

2. If you do, do you keep it in-line most of the time?
- Yes

3. What make and model do you use?
-LP-100A for Rig 1
-MFJ-949E for Rig 2
-Diamond 200SX for mobile HF

 

[tba02]

Is anyone using the Diamond SX-200?

Yup, I used it extensively until I got the LP-100A and I still use it for mobile and low power situations.

 

[Riverman]

Gary

Is external power required for the CN-801 meters to operate, or is it only required for the lighted display?

 

[338_MtRushmore]

Like fourstringburn, I also use the ameritron 35 bh.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Is external power required for the CN-801 meters to operate, or is it only required for the lighted display?

That meter does require power ro operate since it is a TRUE peak reading meter. The power connection is NOT just for the meter lamp.

 

[Riverman]

That meter does require power ro operate since it is a TRUE peak reading meter. The power connection is NOT just for the meter lamp.

Thanks!

 

[TheRage]

I use one of these, don't laugh its highly accurate.

What model is that? Thanks

 

[Riverman]

What model is that? Thanks

MTA-20

 

[BenMara]

Am curious.

1. Do you use an external SWR meter in your shack?

2. If you do, do you keep it in-line most of the time?

3. What make and model do you use?

Thanks!
Jim

1. Yes
2. Always
3. MeterBuilder MB-1

 

[Riverman]

1. Yes
2. Always
3. MeterBuilder MB-1

Thanks, Ben.
I just noticed I originated this thread way back in 2017. Boy, I’ve learned a lot since then including getting my Amateur Extra license. Time sure flies.

 

[towerdog]

NANO VNA, Sitemaster Anritsu, Bird 43, cheap rusty cb tester thing and built in SWR on the president and Stryker.

 

[unit_399]

A few years ago, I converted my trusty Drake W4 wattmeter to true peak reading using the info on these two sites:

Peak amplifier for an RF wattmeter

owenduffy.net

Peak amplifier for Drake W4 directional wattmeter

owenduffy.net

Simple circuit to build. Works great. Powered by 12vdc/1amp wallwart.

To expand its usefulness Drake provides a chart for using forward and reflected power to calculate SWR.

The peak reading conversion turned this quality instrument into a meter as good or better than anything out there. Fun project too.

- 399

 

[Mustang 131]

My Bird.

 

[Blackcat630]

Diawa CN 901

 

[Prof. Base]

Autek WM-1 and Telepost LP-100a.