[TenTec] Model 1225 SWR and Wattmeter Kit

[Carl Moreschi]

I won't to point out that not all watt meters are created equal.  Most 
inexpensive watt meters only monitor RF voltage.  They are calibrated 
assuming the load is 50 ohms.  This is only the case for a perfect 1:1 
SWR.  More expensive meters like the LP-100A have both current and 
voltage sensors and read correctly for all loads, not just 50 ohms.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com

On 7/14/2014 4:17 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 7/13/2014 7:39 PM, Glenn AE0Q wrote:
>> I know this is the TenTec list, but since RF Concepts owns both
>> companies...
>
> That only matters if you're a cheerleader. If you're an objective
> observer, and want the best bang for the buck on a really good
> wattmeter, look at N8LP's LP100A. Elecraft uses them on the production
> line to test their radios. I've got an order in for his new one, the
> LP-500, which can display the output of four SWR couplers. The LP100A
> has been around for years, and is a mature product. The LP500 has not
> yet shipped.
>
> http://www.telepostinc.com/n8lp.html
>
> Note that there's a link at the bottom of his home page to N4PY Software.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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