Watt meter and dummy load, which to buy?

[doffo]

Hello,

Looking to buy a watt meter and a dummy load. I was wondering which watt meter is recommended if I just want to see power output of my stock CB. Maybe a meter thats accurate. Is having the ability to read forward/reverse swing necessary?

Also, will any cheap dummy load off fleabay work so I wont toast the radio upon keying up?

Thanks!

 

[KAP68]

Hey Doffo, I recently acquired a MJF-264 1.5kW dummy load that has served me well. I know some people had quality issues with this dummy load. For me, I have no complaints. Ive put up to 1kW into it many times and so far its resistance has remained the same. Whatever you end up buying, try to buy right the first time. Quality and room for expansion.

 

[Beetle]

If you buy a used dummy load, make sure the DC resistance is very close to 50 ohms. Some old military gear required loads of other values, so a 70 ohm dummy load would be perfectly good for that application but not necessarily for your use.

 

[doffo]

Thanks for the input so far! Will have to browse around.