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Review Summary For : Array Solutions Powermaster
Reviews: 182MSRP: 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
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AB4VV Rating: 2009-12-17
The Best SWR Meter On The Market Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I do not like giving a review until I have used a product for a good period of time. I have had this Array Solutions Powermaster for 2 years now and without a doubt this is the best Meter I have ever used. The features are to many to mention so I will just say forget every SWR Meter you have ever used and buy this Powermaster. I can not see how anyone could build a better meter.

73, AB4VV
KP4DK Rating: 2009-12-15
KP4DK Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The best meter I've used in 11 years of ham radio.
This is the last power/swr meter I will ever need
Great Product!!!
N0YK Rating: 2009-11-18
Top Notch!!! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
What a meter!! I don't know how else to start this review other than giving it an A+++++++++. I have had the Powermaster for about 4 months for my VHF station with my Tokyo Hy-Power amp and M2 antenna array. I see things with this meter that I've never seen on any other meter. This meter is fast enough to catch the VSWR spikes before all my relays in the system close, they close fast too, but the Powermaster shows the brief spike. I also run the software with the meter and use it to monitor my output and swr when I'm operating remote station via the internet. I see everything as if I was at home and able to keep close tabs on my amp output this way. The accuracy is also excellent, I'm able to drive my amps with the proper amount of drive that other meters in the past didn't show me. Also, Jay and Bob at Array Solutions are #1 in customer service, they go out of their way to help. I have never dealt with a company quite like this one, they do go the extra mile! If your on the fence about buying one of these meters and came to this site to check reviews, take my word that they are worth the money and you won't be disappointed! Feel free to email me with any questions you might have before buying one. I just purchased one for my HF systems, can't wait to see how it does there. 73 de Chad-N0YK
HAMINTENNESSEE Rating: 2009-11-06
Fantastic!!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have been looking at one of these for years and just FINALLY bought one with duel couplers. I am very pleased. The swr and power alarms are great. When you hit the preset alarm while transmitting, a bright light pops on and you can have it to reset in off/5/10/20 seconds. The display has 4 brightness intensity which is great. The auto range bargraph for power is a outstanding. No more switching back and forth. The callsign text and also neat. When in idle, your text that you programmed show up. It's very easy to use. This meter is so nice i had to show a friend of mine which he is in his 70's. When I showed him this meter on the internet he said he would never own one. He said he has had a digital meter before and it was pure junk. He's a true believer in analog meters. At the time the eham reviews was 163/5.0 and explained to him if this meter was junk why does it have so many good reviews. He still said he would never own one.......2 moths later I bought one and took it over to his house, hooked it up and he said it sure was a nice meter but he couldn't afford one. 2 days later I walk into his shack, he told me to sit at his computer and asked me to look at the computer screen. He had the powermaster up on the screen and asked me if this is all he needed...lol, lol....he then handed me his credit card and had me ordered one for him...lol. This meter is very nice. Meter and one coupler is less than $500 shipped in US. Seems alot but it sure does make things easier for you and you will NOT be disappointed. I can't wait to get one for my mobile operation. Hope you have fun with this one.
W8VI Rating: 2009-10-29
Reliable and accurate Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Prior to owning the PowerMaster I went though a few VSWR/Power meters. Looking in the junk box is a Autek WM-1, Diamond 100, Daiwa, a couple of MFJ's and a Palomar LED display - others I just trashed. When they were new they worked for a while then I hit them with too much power or they just quit working after a while.

Now for over 2 years I have been very pleased with the PowerMaster. It is of commercial build and very accurate with a well made remote sensor and display head. I also like not having to turn the meter on and off or worrying about damage with the meter in a Low setting mode.

I've found the hard way that you end up getting what you pay for and there are no short cuts or cheap bargains when it comes to VSWR power reading meters. Very satisfied and would buy another PowerMaster.

73, Gary W8VI




W3DCB Rating: 2009-10-21
Fantastic!!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I needed a watt meter that was capable of local and remote operation without having to go through a PC. PCs are just too unreliable. After shopping around and doing quite a bit of research, I decided upon the Power Master. Great product! No regrets! I have teamed it up with the Glentek Serial-to-Ethernet board for both local and remote operation. Aside from an anoying tendency for the software to search for available ports (I don't know which software is doing this...Power Master? Glentek? Some glich in my Windows XP-Pro? I don't know. Have not tracked it down yet.), it is great! Flawless operation and simple. What a pleasure. Well worth the price! I plan on expansion with more couplers for different frequencies and will check into this Coupler Scanner to use with other low band radios in the shack. Highly recommended. 73 all! Daniel C. Baral W3DCB danielbaralatverizondotnet
N5VU Rating: 2009-10-16
None better! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
What the heck can I say that hasn't been said already? The device works exactly as advertised. I use mine as a stand alone device (for now). You simply read the correction factor (FWD & REF) that is printed on the "pick-up" and place it into the control head. Even a caveman could do this!
When not in use, I.e., "Idle," it will go to sleep and turn off the display. Apply any RF to it and it comes alive. You just thought you were tuning your amplifier,...now you can "optomize" your amplifier! 73 & Happy Amping! Marcel N5VU n5vu@yahoo.com
W4CCS Rating: 2009-09-25
Great Meter Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I own several power meters including an Alpha 4520 but this meter does not measure above 30 MHz. I was looking for a nice meter that would measure the power on my new "King Conversions" 6m SB-220 amp.

Received the meter and was very pleased. The software install was easy and went flawless. I discovered that my TS-2000 was not generating the 100 watts I thought it was but only 74 watts (and change). SHOCKING..!!

Lou's 6m "King Conversions" amp was measured at 1400 watts out on SSB with 60 watts drive... I'm thrilled with both the meter and the amp..!!

Very impressed with the software program which gives mt the total picture, forward power and reflected at a glance.

I have learned to respect the products from Array Solutions and will be back for more.

W4CCS
F6GYY Rating: 2009-08-27
Lab precision Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Some years ago I started with a WM-1 having a directionnal coupler but the unit was fragile and inaccurate.

Like in my chemistry lab, where many items are calibrated and temperature compensated, the new
Powermaster is accurate, versatile and has plenty of additionnal potential trough its software.

Further, it is rock solid and also nice looking with its blue display.

Thank you to the developper team which has made
a very good job. I am impressed.

vy73 ....hope this unit will last for ever.

WU8P Rating: 2009-06-03
Outstanding ! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
My station consist of 4 HF radios and a small amp. I monitor all of this equipment with my new Power Master. I have found the vintage gear is in better condition than I thought and one of my modern rigs has a small problem. I never would have know this without the accuracy of my Power Master. This is money well spent for a piece of gear made in the USA.
Array Solutions customer service is second to none.