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Review Summary For : Daiwa CN-460M
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140-450MHz Compact Cross Needle SWR Meter. 15/150 Watt ranges with illuminated meter and SO-239 connectors.
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KD6G Rating: 2024-08-30
A rare find if you can find one Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've had three of these meters since the first one I purchased ~1995 and they are all still working great. Daiwa made 5 versions of this meter covering 3.5 Mhz to 1.3 Ghz with the CN-460m covering 140-450 Mhz with 15/150W forward and 5/50W reflected.

In the Louisville, KY area I have 27 repeaters programmed into my radios and only need 5-10W to hit full quieting on 23 of them. The remaining four on 2 meters I can increase the power to 90W and connect. This meter covers it all.

Some report that it doesn't work accurately on 220 Mhz and l might agree although never tested it requiring the proper impedance/resistance component in circuit to accomplish this. It is really designed for 2 meters and 70 cm. Small and compact with instant cross needle SWR evaluation without calibration procedures. Add 12 VDC and it lights up for night.

What sets these meters apart as they are designed for mobile operation with a mounting bracket! They have awesome installation options if you can find one.

Regards
VE3AQT Rating: 2023-12-06
Best in class for my needs Time Owned: more than 12 months.
My story is similar to VO1XH. I too bought my CN460 from Atlantic Ham, but in 1993. It has been my most used chunk of kit for testing and QA on antennas and feedlines. It's never let me down. At the time I bought this model because it was much cheaper than a full size Daiwa. Over the years that has become an advantage as this meter is easier to transport. My only regret is not buying the companion HF meter at the time. I have sorely missed that size over the years.
N2MDV Rating: 2017-01-22
Great meter, but not accurate on 222MHz. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought this meter over 20 years ago, and it is still one of my "go to" test accessories for RF measurements. Compact design great for portability and seems pretty accurate on 2M, 440MHz, and even VHF MURS and the UHF GMRS FREQ's. However, 222MHz is a different story. It reads twice as much as what a rig actually puts out. Still, it's useful there since it reads FWR / REF and give you VSWR readings for that band. Probably the best $100.00 test gear I've spent on.
N1EE Rating: 2013-05-09
Small with big lighted display Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have three of these and regret they are no longer made. The mount nicely, without taking up a lot of space, on the included mount. I've had to fabricate other mounts for larger bulkier items. This is the slim girl in the bikini compared to the fat chick with a pretty face.

If you see one, or more pick them up.
VO1XH Rating: 2011-03-05
Acurracy & Affordable Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Purchased my CN460M just after I was licensed in 1994 from Atlantic Ham Radio (Now Radio World)when I was visiting relatives in Ontario.
It was the first cross needle meter I had used and right away,that sold me on that type of needle movement.I liked the idea of a backlit display and it came with a mounting bracket as well which makes it a very stable unit when using RG-213 or similar coaxial cables.As for accuracy,it is every bit as accurate as a certifiable meter such as a Bird or Celwave which I compared it to when a member of our club was kind enough to provide when we done some antenna work at our club repeater,he is a manager of a mobile radio shop so he had this at his disposal.I compared it to a Celwave,not sure of the model and it was close enough to the readings on the Celwave meter,e.g 1.5:1 VSWR,the Diawa read a little lower, about 1.4:1.Not bad,at least you know that your antenna and feedline are within spec.
A great meter that don't cost as much as the Birds or Celwave meters,but will give you comparable results.
DL1OLI Rating: 2009-12-28
one of the best Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This SWR/PWR meter and its brother the CN-410M are two of the bester meters (unfortunately not longer) build. They are small and easy to read even in the car on the move. I also like them for portable ops, because they fit in your pocket.
VA2MBA Rating: 2009-05-22
tres bon Time Owned: more than 12 months.
facile a utiliser , il fontionne depuis 15 ans et il est super bon
N8EKT Rating: 2008-06-20
Great little meter! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Have had one of these for many years.
Very accurate and dependable.
VR2XMQ Rating: 2008-02-25
Good Meter Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have had this meter for a number of years and have not had any problems with it. I have cross referenced the reading against my Bird 43 and it is on the ball.

Steve, VR2XMQ / VR10XMQ