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| Reviews Summary for N8LP/TelePost Inc.- LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter |
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Reviews: 114
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $335 kit / 435 assembled
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Description: LP-100A Digital Vector wattmeter with complex impedance
display (R+jX) / autoranging 50mW to 3KW (5 & 10KW options) / bright,
fast Graphic VFD display / simultaneous display of POWER and SWR (or REF
PWR) in numerical & bargraph form. Additional displays for dBm, RL,
compression & calibrated field strength in dBm. Automatic band-by-band
power correction with built-in frequency counter / peak hold mode /
flash upgradeable firmware / serial interface / free control, monitoring
and plotting software / SWR alarm / NIST traceable calibration / much
more. Available as kit or assembled.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.telepostinc.com/
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AB8XB
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 7, 2011 18:23
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Great
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is the best SWR/Watt meter system I have used, a true Quality built instrument. You would never go wrong to have one of N8LP's LP-100A on your desk...Thanks 73'
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KI4PSR
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 25, 2011 16:09
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Fun Kit!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just finished the kit, and it was a joy to build. Great instructions. Very high quality parts and construction. Certainly one of the finer kits I have built and an excellent instrument as well. I am grateful to Larry and others who supply such high quality kits for folks like me to build.
And the programming involved! This is an amazing piece of work from all perspectives. Easy to use menus for setup and calibration. Skillful use of microcontrollers!
I have ordered the second coupler kits and look forward to building them as well.
Dave, KI4PSR
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DL1PSJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 29, 2011 13:10
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excellent
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is the best RF Wattmeter I've ever had in my hands. I got the kit very fast from Larry and build it up in some hours of work. It was great for me to work again with THT components and see how good a kit can be.( In QRL I work only with small SMD's and it was funny to work again with bigger parts).
I calibrated it with some R&S equipment in QRL and I must say, it`s excellent regarding dynamic range, speed and accuracy. I didn`t test all the software functionalities yet, because I need it all day in my rig.
Great job and thanks
73 de DL1PSJ
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K4FX
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 14, 2011 19:22
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Well I am approaching a year with this instrument, I have gotten it calibrated, I have pretty much finished the SO2R station and have ran a few test contests in preparation for the CQWW RTTY. It is simply great. I particularly like the VCP software. When I am contesting RTTY. I look at the monitor more than the rigs, it's nice to have the little VCP window beside the logging program letting me know what the rigs and amps are doing. And it is nice to be able to control the unit 100% from the PC,
It is a slick piece of gear, I am glad I got it, and SO2R would be a lot more cumbersome without it.
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WP3HW
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 23, 2011 18:53
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Excellent!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Purchased the assembled unit. Works as advertised. Too bad N8lP/Telepost doesn't supply Mac compatible software. Used to use Windows but grew tired of its bugs and quit using it years ago.
Used to think that internal transceiver "tuners" were as good as sliced bread. No way, this unit has demonstrated otherwise. With this unit and a manual "tuner" a 1.00 match can be achieved and max potential transmit power achieved. Peak power reading is extremely helpful. Readout parameters can be adjusted to users choice.
Very pleased with this purchase. Next purchase from
Telepost will probably be an LP-Pan Panadapter. (But please, will in Run on Mac OSX OS?)
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VE4AMN
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 17, 2011 20:00
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Very useful
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have had this connected for the last month, and what a great piece of equipment. It was pure plug and play and now I am looking forward to really understanding my antenna (hope I do not get too depressed!). The unit is well built, shipping quick and my questions were answered within a day. Highly recommended.
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AC9I
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 30, 2011 06:32
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Great Investment!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I built this kit over a year ago and sent it to Larry for the free calibration. The High resolution Graphic VFD display with simultaneous power and SWR bar graphs is fantastic. There are other digital watt meters made by well know companies but they don't come close in their display or capabilities. The design, fit and finish of the cabinet and the pick-up unit are top notch. The ability to set the SWR alarm level with Amp PTT override is something I wouldn't want to do without. Spend just a little bit more to get the best and you'll be glad you did. Thanks Larry!
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N2TU
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 2, 2011 06:31
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Super!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I was getting tired of buying slugs for my Bird 43 and then having to switch them out as I change bands or power, so I decided to sell it and buy the LP100A. This decision I have not regretted! The LP100A is a precision piece of test gear and Larry's support is fantastic.
After using the LP100A for a few months I decided to order another coupler and daughter board. The assembly instructions were fool proof and it also gave me a chance to see the internal high quality components and circuit boards.
You will not be disappointed with the LP100A.
Great job Larry!
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VK7JB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 1, 2011 04:03
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Perfect
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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LP-100A, assembled and calibrated version from Larry. Simple, elegant appearance and interface. Slick electronic design. Perfect function. I've thrown away all my other meters. Thanks Larry, you've revamped my shack.
Get one. You'll wonder why you waited so long.
John
VK7JB
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KG4LUQ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 16, 2011 11:19
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Terrific!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought the kit and assembled it over 2 nights. I did have to ask Larry Phipps (N8LP) a couple of questions, which in my mind were dumb questions, however, they were answered timely and as if they were quite reasonable!! I sent the assembled kit back to be calibrated and couldn't be happier with its performance. Recommended highly and without reservation.
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