SWR meter

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  1. Jul 2, 2011 #1
    dougs5300

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    Can anyone suggest a good SWR meter for field use. I might also want to leave it in place in the truck. Just looking for a quality, accurate meter and trying to keep it below $100.00. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2011 #2
    groundpounder

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  4. Jul 2, 2011 #3
    dougs5300

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    Thanks for the reply. I will look into the Palstar.
     
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  8. Jul 2, 2011 #6
    dougs5300

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    Thanks for the advice. I will look into both. Its nice to be able to get help in these forums. Thanks again.
     
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    joplinlocal

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    Here's another vote for the Radio Shack RMS/PEP/SWR meter. It sells for around $50 and performs as well as meters costing twice the money.
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2011 #8
    Yup

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    Works very well and worth every penny spent,for those seeking
    "plenty good enough"
    Just dont hit them with much over 100 watts or they get
    kinda goofy.

    I bought a used one at a yard sale for a bud,he is pleased with it
    and for $15 it was a good buy.

     
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  11. Jul 3, 2011 #9
    Turbo-T

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    Bummer. I just recently picked up a Maco Mite II linear and I wanted to see how much power I was getting out of it. The meter (on the highest scale) was reading a 50 watt dead key and over 200 watts of modulation. I figured it was lying to me.
     
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    groundpounder

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    If you guys are running power don't cheap out on the meter as most of you already know high swr's and power are not a good mix.....you need an accurate meter..
     
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