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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
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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DG1FHA Rating: 2008-02-04
The best Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I get the Power Master today and it is very good. You have a real PEP Meter with the possibility to adjust accurate PEP power. You see when you increase the mic gain for propper adjustment. Im also able to integrate the Power Master into my SDR 5000 console. This is a real fun to see the Specrum and the real Power at the Power SDR console at the same time.

A super truper METER !!!!
W6TA Rating: 2008-01-19
Fabulous Meter Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Really Slick!
Into Gizmos?
Want something to dress up your shack?
Want a real accurate, but good looking Power/SWR meter that makes operating more fun?
Then the Array Solutions Powermaster Meter is for you.
I've had a Bird 43 for many years, but this Powermaster meter is as accurate or better with no fuss or muss.
No slugs to change, uses a coupler so no need to bring the coaxial cable to the meter, digital P.E.P. and bar graph in florescent display, and switches power ranger automatically.
Another neat feature is it "goes to sleep" if no RF has been passed through for 10 minutes. No need to ever turn it off. It turns itself off. HI
Want to use it with your computer and display it on a flat screen, no problem.
Want to use it just as a Power/SWR Meter, no problem.
Want your callsign displayed, no problem, Jay or Bob will be happy to program it in for you. Just ask!
Don't like the rack handles on the outside of the meter, no problem, just ask Jay or Bob and they will mount them on the inside (just to save) so you'll have a nice clean look on the outside of the meter.

Bottom Line!!
I've never been so impressed with such a simple piece of ham gear.
It's fun, good looking, and still extremely functional.
Talk to Jay or Bob at Array Solutions and they will set you up.
Great customer service, prompt and responsive.

I felt there must be a reason why there were more then 120 reviews and ALL are a 5. I've never seen that before on any product review.
Now since I bought my meter a few weeks ago, I understand why.
It's a Winner!! Enjoy it!!
STU (W6TA)
K9WKW Rating: 2007-12-27
Fantastic Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have the 3-KW version. Fantastic accurate power and VSWR.
I can go from running 25 watts with the transceiver on PSK-31 to
Using the monster QRO HF-2500DX amp and it gives a right on read out every time. Great product. Vary functional display. Software is not shabby
Great to use. Highly recommend Array Solutions. This meter is more accurate than a Bird and more fun to use. I would say buy one you will LOVE it.
Nice job Jay! Thanks for a great tool to keep me legal in the power out department.
Oscar: K9WKW
EX_K4NP Rating: 2007-12-20
Excellent Meter & Customer Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have had my PowerMaster for several years. It has been an excellent addition to the station. I recently had the need to contact Jay to obtain some component values. His return emails were being refused by my system. He took the time to search for my phone number and called me with the information. Nice touch....especially in these times.
K8SU Rating: 2007-12-08
Excellent Meter Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This is a great meter. I have the 3KW version. Had a small issue with it and Jay took care of it immediately. I would buy another one for a second station. Responsive, very accurate and looks great on the shelf. Very nice work on this meter. I highly recommend Array Solution and their attitude toward customer service. Really nice to see a company that still cares.
N5IFH Rating: 2007-12-06
Sweet! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Looks like all the superlatives have been used up so all I can add is "ditto". Congratulations to the folks who put this thing together...super job!

Thanks
G0HIX Rating: 2007-12-04
Great product and First rate service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
A superb addition to any shack, this unit looks good, performs well and exceeds my expectations. The service provided by Jay and Bob was first class - Ordered from UK on Friday and delivered Tuesday morning (would have been Monday except carrier could not find house!).
The ability to have real time information displayed on computer monitor is a bonus, together with the shut down options available make this a 'must have' item.

Get one, you will not be disappointed.
SM5IOT Rating: 2007-11-23
Super Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Used them(2 of them)with no problems at all,one of them with my 2xGU74 pa on 144MHz,and capable of handling 2,5K key down,for a couple of seconds at least!!!!!
"Super-Duper"meter
Chris,SM5IOT
W5UV Rating: 2007-11-21
Very accurate Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Installed the Power Master and am amazed at the accurate SWR reading as well as the "net" output reading. It is easy to set-up and provides many equipment-saving features that every shack should have! Nice job Jay and company!
K1ZZI Rating: 2007-11-21
Super Product! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just installed my PowerMaster and PowerMaster Lite software. Very impressive!! My amp and antenna connections are 45' from the shack so it was a good application for the remote HF coupler. I run the interface software up on one of the monitors. Very functional. A great product and addition to the shack and it looks really SHARP. If you don't already own one, you need to check this out.

Ralph K1ZZI