What's a good SWR meter for 2 meters/70 centimeters?

[Turbo T]

I just became a ham, and was wondering what a good SWR meter would be for 144/440 mHz?

Thanks in advance.

 

[WR0220]

As far as used goes try to find a Yaesu YS-500. For new, Daiwa, Diamond, Comet and MFJ all make a good meter.

 

[W5LZ]

I have a MFJ-817C. It works just fine. Super accurate? Nope, and I don't care.
- 'Doc

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I use the Diamond SX-1000 and it works great. It has two sensors for two inputs on the back. One is good for 1.8-160MHz while the other is good for 70cm, 800-900 MHz, and 1.2 GHz, pretty much good for DC-daylight. It handles 200 watts on all bands.

 

[RatsoW8]

My MFJ uhf/vhf meter always shows low swr. As a matter of fact I discovered it shows low swr even with no antenna connected! Power function seems ok though. I would avoid the MFJ meters.

 

[W5LZ]

What can I say? Mine works fine.
- 'Doc

 

[KE5MC]

I use a Diamond SX40C.

Cross Needle SWR
144-470 MHz
30/300W range
UHF connectors

No complainants.

Mike

 

[KB0MNM]

I like my Yaesu YS-500, and may be tempted to part with it near the end of
this month. The cost was under $150.00, and does not require separate slugs
as would the more expensive SWR meters by Bird and others. It is probably
not as durable, but for occasional use, it works fine.
73 de KB0MNM- Jon - jlivingston10@cox.net