Chinese SWR Meter

[wa373]

Has anyone tried one of those cheap battery powered Chinese digital SWR/Power meters that sell for around $45 out of California.? The battery can be charged via a USB cord. Are they fairly accurate?

 

[Eldorado828]

This one?

1.8MHz-54MHz CQV-SWR120 LCD Digital SWR & Power Meter with Type-C Interface | eBay

With the high-rise waves alarm feature. LED light dual indicator function. Power fine-tuning functions, standing waves fine-tuning functions. - Charging interface: Type-C, 5V/1A. - Interface type: UHF (SL16).

www.ebay.com

If so, I've wondered myself.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Looks interesting

 

[ForestRunner98]

Pretty cool for about $50!!

 

[wa373]

I did some research on YouTube and it turns out that those meters are pretty accurate! I don't know how durable they are but for $45 I think I'm going to try one.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I did some research on YouTube and it turns out that those meters are pretty accurate! I don't know how durable they are but for $45 I think I'm going to try one.

Thanks for the heads up, I will probably get one after the holidays. Or I could buy myself one for Christmas. Hmmm.....

 

[ForestRunner98]

Hmm…I want one too! If it’s as good as that $60 handheld frequency counter I bought then rock on!!!

 

[sunbulls]

I love the Type-C connection. I only wish more products would use it.

 

[fourstringburn]

Only rated up to 200w on SSB,

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Only rated up to 200w on SSB,

Oh, so its a QRP meter.

 

[fourstringburn]

Oh, so its a QRP meter.

No, just a higher watt version would be more versatile

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

No, just a higher watt version would be more versatile

Yeah, I would want it to do at least 600 watts. I suppose the shunt could be changed, but it might not be able to calibrate afterwards. Maybe some kind of shunt bridge?

 

[w9cll]

I will pass

 

[Beetle]

You shunt do that with a perfectly good meter.

 

[wa373]

I ordered one yesterday (Thursday). Ships from California so it should be here by Monday or Tuesday. The videos I watched before ordering says they are good for 120 watts.