[TenTec] Model 1225 SWR and Wattmeter Kit

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

If it moves up scale off of 0 you have WATTS.   If it moves further up scale 
you have MORE WATTS.    Then when the needle stops and just bends at the top 
you have TOO MANY WATTS.   I think that the way it works.

73
Bob, K4TAX


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From: "K8JHR" <jrichards at k8jhr.com>
To: <k9yc at arrl.net>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" 
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Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Model 1225 SWR and Wattmeter Kit


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>> On 7/14/2014 7:24 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
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>>> I'm an unbiased engineer and user, not a cheerleader. I like superior
>>> equipment that is the best fit for my needs, and in my budget.
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> Golly, Jim, I was not calling you a cheerleader.  The word "predilection" 
> only means "tendency to think favorably of something in particular"  so it 
> seemed sorta misplaced to specify what is the best fit for your needs, 
> within your budget, when I was asking what might fit MY needs within MY 
> budget!    ;-)
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> I was disappointed you would recommended such an expensive, lab grade 
> meter, and favor us with an explanation why the W2 meter would not be 
> suited to the task.
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> Oh well..  just to follow up, I find the W2 meter is proving an excellent 
> choice,  and is plenty accurate for my needs.  I like the handy SWR 
> alarm/amplifier cut off switch, which should prove an extra measure of 
> safety with my remote tuner at half the cost of the LP-100. I like having 
> the best gear, but I doubt if I need a lab grade instrument just to tell 
> me if the amp and tuner and all are doing OK.
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> Happy trails.   Problem solved.  I like my new meter which fits the bill 
> in my shack, and (almost) met budget.
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