Chuck, I'm glad you're happy with it. But the fact that KV5J is selling a
separate box to update the W2 kind of argues for my point that the W2 needs a
design refresh. Read the reviews on eHam and you'll see what I mean.
https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14820
For reference, here's
In terms of modernizing the Elecraft W2, I'm surprised no one so far has
mentioned the excellent digital display unit offered by KV5J. The combo
works great.
73,
Chuck NI0C
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Many of us remote operators have interfaced most watt meters that have an
RS232 port to be web based.
The investment can be as basic as a Raspberry PI, USB/RS232 adapter and the
cable that goes with the wattmeter. Using the NodeRed hardware integration
tool it will give you a web based access to
Steve — To your point - they’re aimed at different uses.
I’ve got a W2 - quite happy with it. It’s perfect for what it does. Stays in
line, let’s me know what’s going on between the rig and the antenna, and I can
use it remotely — which is how I generally operate — even if remotely is just
Bob, I own a Bird 43 and a few slugs. Problems for station use: It's not
autoranging, doesn't directly measure SWR, and it's a bit cumbersome to leave
on a shelf top. I tried yesterday and I didn't have a good place for it where
it wouldn't be in the way of something.
73, -Steve WX2S
On 1/13/2022 5:50 PM, Josh Fiden wrote:
Bird is a classic, I keep one on out of my 6m amp. But they’re not cheap.
Comparing cost and features with an LP100A not a hard choice IMHO.
Yes, it's a classic. But the LP100A comes with individually calibrated
probes, has peak reading modes, reads
I came across this very interesting presentation that you may find
informative:
https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/uploads/1/1/9/9/119903037/k6jey_wattmeter_talk.pdf
73,
Chuck K0MV
On 1/13/22 7:03 PM, jerry wrote:
On 2022-01-13 17:50, Josh Fiden wrote:
Bird is a classic, I keep one on out
On 2022-01-13 17:50, Josh Fiden wrote:
Bird is a classic, I keep one on out of my 6m amp. But they’re not
cheap. Comparing cost and features with an LP100A not a hard choice
IMHO.
*** Room for both. I have a Bird 4410a. Multiple ranges -
can measure from QRP up to 10kW. An Ebay deal. Don't
Bird is a classic, I keep one on out of my 6m amp. But they’re not cheap.
Comparing cost and features with an LP100A not a hard choice IMHO.
73,
Josh W6XU
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> On Jan 13, 2022, at 5:19 PM, Bob McGraw wrote:
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> Why not just buy a nice clean Bird 43P and a new element or two.
...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:04:24 + (UTC)
From: Steve Masticola
To:"elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
Subject: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?
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I bought a W2 t
On 1/13/2022 3:26 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
Look at the Telepost meters:
http://www.telepostinc.com/
Yes. I've been using LP100A with two probes in my SO2R station for 8-10
years. Recently bought a second one to go inline with my long 6M Yagi,
which is on the second antenna port of the
I have two W2 meters and like them.
I’m also a Powermaster II fan.
> On Jan 13, 2022, at 5:27 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
>
> Look at the Telepost meters:
> http://www.telepostinc.com/
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> Steve Masticola WX2S wrote:
>
> I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1
On 2022-01-13 15:26, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
Look at the Telepost meters:
http://www.telepostinc.com/
*** Wow.
OK, I ordered one.
- Jerry KF6VB
John KK9A
Steve Masticola WX2S wrote:
I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1 wattmeter's
directional
coupler died
Look at the Telepost meters:
http://www.telepostinc.com/
John KK9A
Steve Masticola WX2S wrote:
I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1 wattmeter's directional
coupler died and the product seems to be an orphan. But I wonder if Elecraft
has any plans to bring out an updated wattmeter.
I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1 wattmeter's directional
coupler died and the product seems to be an orphan. But I wonder if Elecraft
has any plans to bring out an updated wattmeter. The W2's design is ten years
old, and the LED bargraph displays are getting a bit long in the
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