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Reviews For: TelePost Inc. LP-100A Digital Vector Wattmeter by N8LP

Category: SWR & Wattmeters & Dummy Loads

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Review Summary For : TelePost Inc. LP-100A Digital Vector Wattmeter by N8LP
Reviews: 189MSRP: 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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KI0Z Rating: 2014-02-16
Perfection Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
What more can I say . the Best I have ever used !!...you will be happy with this unit. !!
Great for QRO to QRP......WOW....!QUALITY and OH so Much MORE........ Thank you Larry.
K7NG Rating: 2014-01-08
Best choice Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I did a lot of research on multifunction watt/SWR meters before settling on the LP-100A. The decision was not easy because I only knew of one nearby ham who owned one of the candidates, so the selection was very much related to specifications and claimed capabilities. Finally I decided that from prior experience with some of N8LP's products, odds were good that I'd be happy with the LP-100A. For once I was correct... The product does everything exactly as advertised, and I did my very best to determine that every measurement is accurate. It's very accurate indeed. And FAST. I can capture RF transients from radio equipment with ease. I can't gripe about anything it does.

One remark which doesn't reflect at all on the LP-100a performance: As I am involved in assembling and building an EME station, I would surely like to see a high power VHF/UHF coupler model coming out...

N5FW Rating: 2013-09-26
Great meter! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Accurate and simple to use and setup. Kind of expensive-but good gear is. I had one issue, and Larry called me back on the weekend! How is that for support!

N5FW
K8EAB Rating: 2013-08-24
Great Customer Support! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I purchased an LP-100 several years ago, and after more than a year of use, the display began degrading ... this was a known problem, and when I finally had almost no display left, I contacted Larry to arrange for him to replace the display ... I sent the unit to him about a month before the annual Dayton Hamvention and we agreed I would pick up the repaired unit at his boot in the Hara Arena ...

When I picked up the unit, I was surprised to see a note on the box that said NO CHARGE ... I had not expected that, but I very much appreciated the consideration ...

It took me many months of using the unit with the newer display (which works fantastically well!) before I realized that when I powered up my LP-100, the power-on banner indicated the firmware was LP-100A ... not only a new display, but also a firmware upgrade!

Larry and Telepost have great products for amateur radio station use ... the reviews are testimony to that ... I'm writing to say how good the customer support is as well ... Well Done, Larry and Janet ...

73, Weymouth Walker - K8EAB
WA4AIP Rating: 2013-06-27
Great Meter - multi purpose! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have been using this meter for some two years … it has performed flawlessly! Value for the price point is unmatched. Customer support and service by Larry is unsurpassed! I do not come close to using all the features available but I have used it both barefoot and with a linear in-line and it is a smooth performer … Comparing this meter to a BIRD is like comparing a Begali Key to a straight key … no comparison in functions and/or features! Thanks Larry for a superb product!

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Earlier 5-star review posted by WA4AIP on 2012-08-06

Just another satisfied customer! With over 40 years as a HAM I have used lots of meters and the LP-100A is by far head and shoulders beyond any other device on the market! The unit has rock solid accuracy and a rapid response time. And, a very versatile device offering much more than SWR/AVP/PEAK readouts - see the on-line literature. The LP-100A is a must for every shack and significantly adds to the on air enjoyment of the hobby! Plus, you will not get better customer service and/or responsiveness than from the owner himself, Larry N8LP!
WB1CQW Rating: 2013-06-12
A CHAPERONE FOR YOUR STATION Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
When I was installing the LP-100/A I wasn't going to wire in the push-to-talk circuit loop from the PTT RCA relay plug on the back of the transceiver. I'm glad I finally did so, because I now realize (after speaking to Larry) that this optional circuit now protects my equipment, including transceiver and amplifier, from unwanted jolts of electricity. That is, I set the alarm for a high SWR of say, 3.0 SWR, and if I mistakenly drive the amp with the tune/ load settings for the wrong band or maybe hook up the 40m antenna for the 20m band, this meter springs into action. With a red warning light and a screech it warns me in no uncertain terms that I have screwed up and the meter is taking control and will not let the nasty jolt of electrons that I have clumsily initiated do any damage! If I had known of this meter's no-nonsense protective function, I probably would have bought the meter a long time ago. Perhaps Larry in his promotional material and manual could have more explicitly explained it to less-than-perfect operators like myself, rather than leaving me to figure out by trial and error this incredible built-in feature.
W3DDF Rating: 2013-04-05
Excellent Meter Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently purchased the LP-100A meter. It is very well built and works fine. Really like the software that is provided. The swr charting is especially nice. It is also very accurate.
KJ6RA Rating: 2013-04-04
Great Meter bar none! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I was compelled to write a review after see some disparaging remarks posted by a previous reviewer. The LP100A is well built, looks great and preforms flawlessly. I have the standard coupler that is rated at 3KW and I run a high powered amp. The meter has never had any issues and is very accurate comparing to my Bird meter. I also use the LP100 remotely and it is invaluable for remote operation. This is just a great meter for the price and highly recommend it.
IN3ASW Rating: 2013-04-04
Great !!! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have the meter installed on my remote site, connected to a Lantronix UDS-10 LAN-to-serial converter, mapped as a local COMport through CPR-Manager. Using the VCP seems like having the LP-100A at home.
Who else would give you this flexibility in the same price category ?

(Powermaster costs 100$/25% more)
KF4DSG Rating: 2013-04-03
Bird is Better Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Sorry so late on catching this and hopefully you have not ordered it. But I can tell you that this meter is a POS from experience if you are running a bigger system. The 10KW coupler is not capable of what they claim......

I can say it was accurate with my Bird... but as I was using it I found that the coupler would start screwing up after a little talk time on it. Then after it would cool... It would go back to working correct.

It is a great meter to check out the system... But not to leave in line. Stick with a bird if you are wanting a accurate meter to leave in line.