[AMPS] Bird peak reading meter? Slightly off topic

[Kenneth D. Grimm, K4XL]

> I have the 43P kit, and it does indeed work about as you indicate.
Use an
> external power supply for it, though, the thing goes through 9v
batteries
> (two at a time!) like water through a sieve.
>
> WB2WIK/6

I have the kit put out by Bob Crews, KJ4CQ, which also ate 9v batteries.
I solved the problem by substituting two small 9VDC wall warts for the
batts.  Works like a charm.
Ken K4XL
k4xl@arrl.net
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