SWR meters - Elmers Forum at eHam.net

$\'\'$

$\'\'$

$\'\'$

eHam.net Forum : Elmers : SWR meters

Forum Help

1-10 of 20 messages

Page 1 of 2 Next

SWR meters	Reply
by RONNIEBIGBUCK on March 3, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
i am also looking to get a swr meter but what should i look for .grandma always said ask some one who's been there . thanks ron

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by KC0FDE on March 3, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
What do you want it for hf or vhf or hf/vhf or vhf/uhf? And why do you not have a callsign? You need to give more info than just stating you want a meter... Each swr meter is made for a specific purpose.

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by RONNIEBIGBUCK on March 3, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
sorry i am new to ham radio thought it was wise to ask questions about this new hobby.didnot mean to offend any one will not bother any one else bye

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by W5HTW on March 3, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
I agree with FDE - on a ham radio site we like to see a call sign. Without it, we tend to immediately suspect illegal CB use of ham gear, possibly illegally on the ham bands. We may be wrong, but it is a natural assumption. SWR meters are available for HF (which is what you want with the FT101B) and for VHF. They come in all sizes and price ranges, from about 15 bucks (or am I too dated for that??) from Radio shack, for a tiny one useful in a mobile, to larger ones for 30 bucks and up, suitable for use at the home station. An SWR meter, of course, just tells you what the situation is. It doesn't correct it. Most Radio Shack stores still carry some CB radio equipment, and that means they will have an SWR meter. Easiest place to look. Also truck stop CB shops. If you are a ham, welcome. Sincerely. If not, please keep the FT101B off the ham bands. 73 Ed

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by RONNIEBIGBUCK on March 3, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
and iam trying to get my ticket as well. first equipment while i"m learning .and thought this would be a good forum .ha.ha

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by RONNIEBIGBUCK on March 3, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
i "m not what you call a chicken bander i"m trying to get my ticket the right way.the way you are suppose to right. so when you want to know you ask questions how else to find out do it the wrong way. Ron

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by KC8AXJ on March 3, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
Ah, Ron don't let 'em scare you off ! Good luck on getting the license and let us know if there's any help you need.That's why this part of the forum is called "Elmers", they are the folks that are willing help you out. You came to the right place Steve, KC8AXJ, legal,honest to gosh federally licened amateur radio operator, and resident of this great country of FREEDOM !

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by KB0NLY on March 4, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
For a SWR/Wattmeter have a look at MFJ and what they offer. They have affordable cross needle meters which show forward (output power) and reflected (power reflected by a poorly tuned antenna, hence SWR) power levels at once. Handy for watching your SWR and output power at a glance from time to time. You might also want to consider a tuner with a built in cross needle meter, then you not only have the meter you desire but also a tuner for matching longwire and dipole antennas. Anyway, i'm trying to not get to technical in thoroughly explaining there use yet. The time will come for that when you have that all important license ready! 73, (In case you don't know 73 means Best Regards!) Scott, KB0NLY

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by RONNIEBIGBUCK on March 4, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
thank you scott this is the answer i think i wanted to know.not for some free bander info!as far as a call sign i"ll go with JJ1HIT. wich means jesse james ham in training. until i get my ticket. thank you again scott your are a gentleman among the kings of the airways. Ronnie bigbuck

RE: SWR meters	Reply
by WA4PTZ on March 4, 2003	Mail this to a friend!
I would also suggest you purchase a copy of the ARRL Handbook. It can answer many questions that not only new hams ask but us old timers as well. 73 and good luck , Tim

Page 1 of 2 Next

Next Topic: EiMac & Penta Tubes
Previous Topic: FT-101B

Email Subscription
You are not subscribed to this topic.

Check our help page for help using Forum, or send questions, comments, or suggestions to the Forum Manager.

$\'\'$