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Reviews For: Array Solutions Powermaster

Category: SWR & Wattmeters & Dummy Loads

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Review Summary For : Array Solutions Powermaster
	Reviews: 182	MSRP: 525.
	Description: 5% accuracy, temperature and frequency compensated, 1.8-54 MHz, peak-hold modes, bargraph display of power and SWR for easy antenna system matching, PC programmable via RS232, more. I use two of these meters in my own station, no suprises there for sure, they are great! But we're adding features you may want to know about. The accuracy is NOW 3% with our HP equipment technique which calibrates out more uncertainty. The coupler heads are interchangeable from HF to uWaves with the new LITE 3.0, and all instruments in the field will be upgradable to a new feature, the COUPLER SCANNER. It will automatically scan multiple couplers for you. Pretty cool stuff. AND more features to come.
	Product is in production
More Info: http://www.arraysolutions.com/pm2-3k-so?search=Pow&page=4
# last 180 days	Avg. Rating last 180 days	Total reviews	Avg. overall rating
0	0	182	5

DK8DX	Rating:	2007-09-08
The best piece of SWR/Power Meter !!			Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Hi, the Power Master is the best piece of SWR/Power meter i have order in the last 20 years. I will never sold this fine Meter. Have orderd this here in germany by Appello. sorry for my simple english. best vy73 de DK8DX

K4BOF	Rating:	2007-09-05
Accurate and EZ			Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I was a little timid on paying the hefty pricetag for this unit. However, when I received the meter from Jay, it was well-worth the funds! I bagged all my other Kenwood meters, but did keep the Bird 43 for field operations and mobile applications. The PowerMaster meter is easy to use, easy to see, and highly accurate. It serves and compliments my shack quite nicely. I am very pleased with Jay's customer service as well. Backed by a great company, I would highly recommend this meter to anyone who is looking for a well-defined and accurate measuring device, with a low profile 'look'.

K0OK	Rating:	2007-09-04
You Don't Have To Look Any Further			Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
If you are looking for a top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art watt meter, this is it. Additionally, this is a great company to deal with. The meter arrived quickly, installed without a hitch and performs flawlessly.

W6VY	Rating:	2007-08-19
Superior Product and Support			Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
After so many great reviews and comments there is not much to add. I'll keep the Bird 43 for portable work but the Powermaster is on the desk to stay. The customer service is super and if you do have a problem you can bet it will be taken care very quickly.

NK8T	Rating:	2007-07-28
Great Support			Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
After 9 months of daily use running near 1.5 KW this meter functions as good as new. I had one minor problem and had to return the meter back to Jay. Jay kept in contact with me and had the meter fixed and on its way back in 1 day with paid shipping. Out standing customer support is an Array Solution trade mark. I have purchased other Array products and if a question arises a quick e-mail to Jay has always been returned with in a few hours. Array Solutions and their fine products will always be a part of my station. ---------------------- Earlier 5-star review posted by NK8T on 2006-11-30 More then a meter! I have one of the original Power Masters that has been working flawlessly in my shack. While assisting on several nets as a NCS, I find it necessary to run legal limit at times. I wanted a power meter that would give me the most accurate readings I could find at a reasonable price. I purchased the Power Master and didn’t realize all the addition things this meter was capable of doing. A couple of design features that really help manage your shack,is the ability of the Power Master to shut down any amplifier if the operator set SWR or power limit (high or low) is exceeded. This feature was an amplifier saver when a trap on my antenna went bad and caused a power arc and high SWR to occur. The Power Master immediately shut the amplifier down as a result of the high SWR, saving the amplifier and radio from possible damage. The computer interface which allows the Power Master Face screen to be place in a logging program allowing for on screen monitoring of power and SWR levels at all times is another great feature. I recently sent the coupler in for a calibration check and was presently surprised when I received an e-mail from Jay. Jay indicated that since mine was one of the original models, they up graded it, recalibrated it, and are shipping it back, this at no cost including shipping. Array Solutions has made a great product with great customer support,including a users group. I would buy another Power Master in a second. Thank you Jay! ---------------------- Earlier 5-star review posted by NK8T on 2005-12-23 The Power Master is more then an exceptional watt, SWR meter, it helps manage my station. It's accurace and versitality as both a watt meter and SWR meter is only the beginning. It's ablity to monitor then automatically react to unkey my amplifier (QRO HF-2500DX)if selected power or SWR is exceeded is a real amplifier and tube saver. With the computer interfact and control of the Power Master a key stroke away, this accessory to my station is one of the best investments I have made.

W6LG	Rating:	2007-07-09
Destined to be a Classic			Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The Power Master from Array Solutions is destined to be a classic. I saw it for the first time in Dayton this year. I was really impressed with the device. When I got home I ordered one from the folks at Array Solutions. A few days later it was here and in operation. I have it connected to my station and my computer. It monitors the output and SWR. If there are any faults (make the cockpit errors), the device will drop my amplifier from the circuit. The Power Master has many more features. You'll need to look at their website to read more about the meter. Simply put, the Power Master has replaced the Bird 43 as the standard of the industry. I have two Bird 43's that will be on ebay soon. 73, Jim Heath W6LG

DF2BO	Rating:	2007-07-09
Accurancy and Beautiness			Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I personally at home and also over at the OptiBeam Factory Station use the PowerMaster for several months now. As most hams I have to admit that I like nice looking stuff on my desk in the shack, and if this lovely meter does not look nice, well, then I do not know! But the main point is that this SWR-/Wattmeter reacts in milliseconds, and it is officially proven that it is the most accurate meter of this type you can get. I also use it for measuring and fine tuning the antennas we develop, just wonderful to use it this way as well. And in my two shacks it is something I would never want to miss again, I would feel sort of naked. In addition it has so many lovely functions, several things that the one or the other ham might not badly need to have, but at least this meter offers any function possible. This meter is a must for each shack!!! Get your PowerMaster soon, guys! 73, Tom, DF2BlueOcean

NC3Z	Rating:	2007-07-05
Added a second one!			Time Owned: more than 12 months.
What a great and accurate metter, and they look great too in the shack! Added a second one and both are rackmounted side by side. ---------------------- Earlier 5-star review posted by NC3Z on 2006-06-23 What a great product. Super accurate, use it stand alone or with a computer interface. Shows Power (net or gross) and SWR on the same display. Plus it’s a very nice looking unit. I am very impressed, once the shack is moved back into the newly renovated house I will order a second one! Jay at Array Solutions is always very responsive.

N4ATS	Rating:	2007-06-11
AWESOME			Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Highly accurate , LIGHTNING fast response time. The best part about it , it goes to "sleep" when not in use. The microsecond you key up , it awakes with the power reading. It is so fast , by the time you take your eyes off the key and look at the meter , it has already completed the measurement of power and SWR. Great job Array Solutions! I plan on buying a second for the shack!

K5NZ	Rating:	2007-06-11
Buy One...Period!			Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
It only costs a little more to go first class!! This is THE meter to own..period! No comparisons! I now have 2 in the shack and would own nothing else. Jay and crew continue to bring cutting edge products to us.. Thanks!

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