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Review Summary For : TelePost Inc. LP-100A Digital Vector Wattmeter by N8LP
Reviews: 194MSRP: 475.
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.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.telepostinc.com/
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VK6OX Rating: 2024-08-29
Top Shelf! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Purchased the LP-100A back in 2012 and it is still doing everything it was designed to do without any issue.
It's used to monitor O/P from my 6m station and more than once has alarmed when there's been a fault in the antenna or rig/amp. Nothing comes close to this instrument at its price point. Even in Aussie dollars it's worth it, and the best thing going for what it provides!
Thanks Larry!
K7JQ Rating: 2024-04-22
The best and most versatile hands down Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just replaced my Elecraft W2 with the LP-100A. At just about the same price between the two, there's no contest...the LP-100A is far superior.

I just used it in the CQMM CW contest, running SO2R. The auto-sensing between the two radios is quick and responsive. Accuracy and the dual bar graph display is top-notch. Fit and finish construction is excellent.

In an HOA, I use a ground-mounted screwdriver antenna. The auto-range feature is a must for me, whether using 10W to tune the antenna, 100W barefoot, or legal-limit, I don't have to manually switch to different power ranges.

I have yet to use the other features it provides, but for everyday operating and convenience you can't go wrong.

It's not cheap, but in this case, you get what you pay for. Very highly recommended. This is the 193rd review (more than any other SWR/wattmeter) and all 5 stars!
EI7II Rating: 2024-02-27
Today I got my Rolls Royce. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Confused about the title of this post ? Read on, all will be reviewed
It never ceases to amaze me, we Hams think nothing of spending thousands on the finest radios money can buy. BUT... when it comes to the bits and bobs, you wonder what we think? A PWR & SWR meter...oh... maybe 100 dollars max, or if the legacy has just come in, ok ok.. 200 dollars max?

Cutting to the chase... the LP100A, and it's bigger brothers , the 500 and 700 have been described as the Rolls Royce's of PWR & SWR meters. And with good reasons. Yes, I am sure Bird and Rode & Schwartz makes something better if a few thousand bucks is no object.
Rather than repeating what others have already said: you cannot get better units. Larry of Telepost supplied my unit and it is everything people ever said. Top, Top & Top quality. If you don't agree, please explain the nothing but 5 star ratings to me ?

I am a Whisper fanatic and Whisper runs here almost 24/7. The LP100A tracks down to 50 MILLIWATTS and with great accuracy, Beat that with an ordinary meter >? No way Jose, cannot be done. I use the S13 coupler for that and to say I am delighted is a big understatement.

If I had one wish... Larry, PLEASE write us some standalone S/W that does not require other programs?
So, in summary, if only the very best will do, look no further.
Albert.
N8MJS Rating: 2023-12-02
Best in the world! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have to say this is probably the most accurate power meter on the market. If you're an avid radio enthusiast who uses amplifiers and such you definitely don't want to skimp on a quality power meter.
I have two of these meters in use.
If I had one word of advice it would be.
Spend the money once and stop using poor quality meters with your expensive equipment.
K8KS Rating: 2023-05-14
One of the most useful items in my station Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought two LP-100A digital vector meters 20 years ago and I love them to death. The alarm has saved my amps several times from my boneheaded errors and I've had no problems whatsoever from the meters over the years. I recently damaged the power plug through my own rough handling. Larry (N8LP) gave me not only a new plug, but also the full power cable 20 years after the original sale. Incredible after-sales support and generosity!
WQ7X Rating: 2023-03-04
The best Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have LP-100A for more than 8 years already. To me this is the best power meter on the market. I always know what is my PEP output power. It is instant/accurate and easy to read. With many other power meters people have tendency to overdrive amplifiers thinking that power is lower than actually is.
Now, my power supply went bad and for some reason output voltage went up to around 26V.
I had to send my LP-100 for repair to Telepost.
Week later I have received my unit repaired and again working fb. Incredible service at no cost. Unbelievable.
LP-100 is very reliable but it should be powered by 13.8V DC not 26V. My fault. Unfortunately my IC-7300
was destroyed.
Larry, thank you for such a great customer support.
Mark WQ7X
EI8JB Rating: 2022-12-26
Excellent Digiatl Vector Wattmeter Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have my LP-100A about 4 years now at time of writing and am really Impressed with the quality and its features with programmable audible alarm settings for safety and defaults via its menu.

I completed a station upgrade in the past to use an ACOM 1200s Amp and ACOM 04AT Tuner and I had my LP-100A out of line for a few months as I was initially told it would not be compatible.

I wrote to Larry for advice regarding using my LP-100A with my ACOM System and Larry sent details of how to upgrade the LPC1 coupler to go inline again by adding a 4700 pF / 500V ceramic capacitor so that I could use the LP-100A again with my ACOM system at my station.

Once the LP-100A had the additional component added I have had the LP-100A back in service and am really impressed with its quality and a excellent real life visual indicator for my station.

This is another one of those rare future proof type of key station products that serves its purpose with excellent customer service from Larry.
N8WGM Rating: 2022-08-06
Precision. Fast. Excellent Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I cannot add much more to the reviews already posted.

Just received my LP100A and it was very easy to hook up. Looks great and it was easy to get used to instead of looking at a needle bouncing around.

My previous meter was an Ameritron AWM-30. While a great meter, the LP100A is far superior.

The precision of the meter is excellent. Having numbers in front of you is the way to go. Much better to see how the amp or transceiver is working as the numbers tell the story.

Not only does it serve as a SWR / Power meter, it also can do vector readings and also antenna plotting. A nice touch is the connection to a computer to use the free program to watch the meter on the computer screen.

Fast shipping for sure. I put my order in on Saturday afternoon and had it by Monday.

All I can say is that if you had any doubts about spending almost 500 dollars for a meter, put that aside and get this. You will not regret it.

Update 8/6/22....I went off radio and sold all my gear till things settled down in my life. Recently got back into radio and the one big regret I had was selling my Telepost LP100A. I was using a mechanical SWR/power meter and while it worked well, it was no LP100A.
After giving it some thought, decided to get another LP100A. Well worth the money. If you have any doubts about spending so much for an SWR/Watt meter, put that aside. Spend the money and you will never regret it. Best meter made PERIOD. Thanks Larry for all your advice and quick turn around. Due to the world wide parts supply situation, there is a 1 month wait.
In case you have not noticed, I love my LP100A.
AA1BW Rating: 2022-06-17
The Rolls-Royce of SWR meters Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently purchased the LP-100A. Just see the all 5 star comments. It is expensive, yes, but if you want to know realtime how your antenna is doing, what is your exact output, this is the best. This seems to be the Rolls Royce of SWR-Wattmeters. Clean design, easy to operate, very (I mean VERY) accurate and fast.
VE3NYZ Rating: 2022-06-09
Excellent Meter and great customer service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This meter is well worth the cost and is invaluable if your running an amplifier. The build quality is the best and it provides a lot of information on your station operating efficiency. Larry takes the time to quickly answer your inquiries. No hesitation here to recommend Telepost products!