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I want to check output wattage on various CB equipment

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by Smaggs, Jun 28, 2012.

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  1. Jun 28, 2012 #1
    Smaggs

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    Does anyone know a good way to accurately measure wattage on various cb equipment and amplifiers that I have?

    I was thinking a dummy load wattage meter, but I don't know what to use.

    CB shops are hard to come by, it seems.

    Any suggestions?
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2012 #2
    Smaggs

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    If anyone knows a reputable shop near Phoenix or Pittsburgh, PA let me know. That or I might stop by ABQ there's a shop at the Flying J.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated. Especially if anyone knows of an inexpensive piece of equipment I could pick up.

    Do those dual SWR/Watt meters you can buy at truck stops work? I see they have settings for 10 and 100 watts, but not sure how to read them.

    Thanks in advance for helping this CB rookie out!
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2012 #3
    poppapump1332

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    Bird meter is the most accurate way
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2012 #4
    Smaggs

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    That's cool. I take it a reputable CB shop would probably have one. I'm not really sure how else to find one.
     
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    Any good cb shop should have.you can buy one but there a little pricey.you can buy a cheap watt/ swr meter also just not quite as accurate as bird meter
     
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  9. Jun 29, 2012 #7
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    21232 Route 322
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  10. Jun 30, 2012 #8
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    This one works well for me.
     

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  12. Jun 30, 2012 #10
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    Smaggs, if you do a google search for CB field strength meter, there are meters that receive an over the air signal and provide a reading. Not sure that is what you are looking for. There are also meters that in any number of combinations display SWR, watts, modulation and field strength. As a reference as to some of what equipment is available and their price you could look at www.gijoeselectronics.com at least to have a reference point.
     
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