[Yaesu] FT-ONE - low output.

Sun May 29 07:49:26 EDT 2011

I don't argue about the Bird accuracy but if you don't like a 43, how will
you be content with any hammy hambone watt meter out there marketed to hams?
If you want to achieve accuracy on a budget, consider getting a thermocouple
RF amp meter (they show up at hamfests for a few dollars/pounds/euros but
are often hidden under junk because most hams don't give them much value
which is good for you) that measures 6 A and a good 50 ohm non-reactive
dummy load. Mount the meter in an aluminum box in series with UHF jacks
mounted on the sides. Measure your current into 50 ohms and calculate the
power. Actually with your legal limit a 2 or 3 A meter is fine.
Rob
K5UJ
On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 4:06 AM, David Kirkby <david.kirkby at onetel.net>wrote:
>>> I'll buy a power meter designed for amateur use in a few days. Bird's
> are so-overrated it is a joke really.
>>