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What's a good SWR meter for 2 meters/70 centimeters?
- Thread starter Turbo T
- Start date
As far as used goes try to find a Yaesu YS-500. For new, Daiwa, Diamond, Comet and MFJ all make a good meter.
I use the Diamond SX-1000 and it works great. It has two sensors for two inputs on the back. One is good for 1.8-160MHz while the other is good for 70cm, 800-900 MHz, and 1.2 GHz, pretty much good for DC-daylight. It handles 200 watts on all bands.
My MFJ uhf/vhf meter always shows low swr. As a matter of fact I discovered it shows low swr even with no antenna connected! Power function seems ok though. I would avoid the MFJ meters.
I use a Diamond SX40C.
Cross Needle SWR
144-470 MHz
30/300W range
UHF connectors
No complainants.
Mike
Cross Needle SWR
144-470 MHz
30/300W range
UHF connectors
No complainants.
Mike
I like my Yaesu YS-500, and may be tempted to part with it near the end of
this month. The cost was under $150.00, and does not require separate slugs
as would the more expensive SWR meters by Bird and others. It is probably
not as durable, but for occasional use, it works fine.
73 de KB0MNM- Jon - jlivingston10@cox.net
this month. The cost was under $150.00, and does not require separate slugs
as would the more expensive SWR meters by Bird and others. It is probably
not as durable, but for occasional use, it works fine.
73 de KB0MNM- Jon - jlivingston10@cox.net