Hey guys. New guy on the block and I need some info on a meter I have. I got a Drake w-4 meter from a friend of mine in a trade we made on some CB radio stuff. I don't know a lot about this meter it is in real good shape and seems to work real good. I want to sell it to help pay for a good 2 meter radio but I have no idea what it is worth. can some one help me out here. Thanks.
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Drake W-4
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RatsoW8
Supporting Member, W9WDX ARC Member - WD8T
You know I was thinking about 50.00 bucks. But I did not know and I looked on E-bay the only thing i can find is a Manuel for it no meters listed. well I guess that is a good start on getting the 2 meter radio.
RatsoW8
Supporting Member, W9WDX ARC Member - WD8T
Check out the link below. I just orderd one of these new for $55 shipped. Dual band 2m/70cm HT if somethng you'd be interested in. Good choice if your a new ham.
http://www.worldwidedx.com/product-reviews/129278-baofeng-uv-3r-mkii-review-2m-440mhz-mini-handitalkie.html
That would be a good one for me so I can take it with me and use it at home as well. and for 50.00 bucks what is not to like about it. Thanks for the link
w4 meter
I wouldn't take less than $75 for a W4 in very good condx. I've seen them go as high as $125. They are an AVERAGE reading meter, not peak reading, so if your rig puts out 100w, you will not see 100w output on voice SSB, more likely about 40w. The meter movement is just not fast enough to do peak reading SSB. In general, they are very accurate, dependable and high quality for their age.
I wouldn't take less than $75 for a W4 in very good condx. I've seen them go as high as $125. They are an AVERAGE reading meter, not peak reading, so if your rig puts out 100w, you will not see 100w output on voice SSB, more likely about 40w. The meter movement is just not fast enough to do peak reading SSB. In general, they are very accurate, dependable and high quality for their age.