SWR-120 Digital SWR and Power Meter for CB and HAM radio REVIEW

[@rockshelter]

A brilliant little swr meter. Just a quick check on the green led, and then the display for more detailed info. Perfect for everyday use to prevent damage to the finals caused by antenna problems. Handy for mobile and portable as well.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes i think it would be esp good for DX field work.

[@GazzaJollyRoger8152]

Thanks Fred, actually just got this little guy for the mobile, mine came in, just in bubble wrap and plastic bag no box/directions, i was a bit disappointed how they shipped it, no protection for its travels! Thanks for the details on how it works with each feature.

[@andydavidson]

great little swr meter, just what i need to check the power into my burners not too high, thanks for the vid Fred.

[@davidincalifornia3711]

Thank you, Fred! Once again, very timely for me. I was just considering this SWR meter. I appreciate your work.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Glad to help

[@waltsmith6515]

Me too

[@1066mart]

It has 200 watt top output, jacked up one radio to 173 watts on the meter. Good review ….also you get % efficiency of you set up - radio & antenna with the meter.

[@Tobinindustrial]

I really like this compact unit. This is something every radio enthusiast should have to test their equipment and understand how it is performing. It has a lot of functions packed into that small box for sure. It is plenty accurate as well according to your testing. Thanks for sharing Fred.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks Andy. Keep your own videos coming,

[@JohnC-lq1ny]

Hi Fred, Had one of these meters for a while but it appears to be a slightly earlier model. Was rather disappointed because though it took a long while to arrive it appeared to be used, scratches on the case, loose screws and broken seals. Despite this it seems to be reasonably accurate so i will keep it. Keep the videos going Fred.

[@PIGGYm3opt]

yes, this little meter is great, and a very good price.very glad I purchased one after watching your video fred if you had not reviewed it i would never have known about it well done fred.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Great to hear!

[@royd.9609]

I like the color display version. Great for the price!

[@zukispur5493]

More fine work from my guy Fred. Keep it moving bruva👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Appreciated

[@jasonwoods4811]

Hi Fred, thank you to you and RustySkull Productions, I am coming back on the air, but only on the muppets, and mid block, I got a Uniace 100 atm more radio's soon :D

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Well done Jason. Hope your getting contacts.

[@jasonwoods4811]

@@CB-RADIO-UK Not yet I'm waiting for my Tig to go up, I would do it, but I'm in a wheelchair, and unable to get on my roof sadly, but thanks for your video's keep them coming :D

[@johnroberts6695]

I'd like to see you test this SWR-120 against the Surecom SW-102 and SW-33. You'd get lots of hits!

[@artdodd2932]

Nice video. This would be great for portable setups.

[@johnroberts6695]

Looks like a great meter. Wish they would make an HT version, or at least include some adapters.

[@georgewilliamstewart]

Just got one of these as you say does the job but could have done with a usb cable supplied considering how cheap these cables are ?????? take care Fred 10-10

[@JavierGraciapascual]

Cuando lo pones a cargar se enciende alguna luz indicando carga y cuando termina de cargar la bateria indica algo. Gracias.

[@hfvhf987]

When you transmit, the % number in the bottom right corner is efficiency.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi Mark. Yes spot on.

[@JavierGraciapascual]

Hola cuando pones a cargar la bateria se enciende alguna luz, y cuando termina de carga como lo indica. Gracias.

[@andreyguryshev6124]

Спасибо за полный обзор. Сегодня заказал этот прибор. Последний у этого продавца.

[@themoby1025]

it isn't 98% battery, its the efficiency of your SWR. Your 98% of a perfect match.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Ah yes your correct. Good spot.

[@ronleblanc9832]

nice little unit must check on ali express

[@miker8379]

I was hopeful being digital it would have been better on ssb. It seemed to really lag both on am peak and SSB. Thanks Fred

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Yes no peak on SSB lets it down.

[@warrenksanbornjr.6643]

Nice meter

[@steve_niceguy]

as always... great Video Fred. now that you have had it for a year... do you still like it? I am going to buy one... but I thought I would see if you still like it, thank you

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Yes i still like it. Used it recently on a power test video. Dont use it much in the shack as its more a mobile unit.

[@anonyninja7737]

YO - if you want to check your SWR on SIDEBAND - Simply use a tone generator. I literally pulled up a youtube video of a solid tone (i forget what hz), put my desk mic up to it, locked it down - and it kept the needle completely steady.

[@anonyninja7737]

but there are actual tone generators too

[@greyhound0z]

Hi Fred. Is this worth buying? Or should I buy the normal swr power meters, can you have power meters connected to your rig 24/7 for monitoring??

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Depends if you want a digital meter. Personally i think the older needle type work well enough. I leave a SWR / Power meter in line without any issues.

[@greyhound0z]

@@CB-RADIO-UK thank you

[@Ratchet_effect]

Great review Fred! They are on eBay for around £54 upwards and one seller on Amazon UK called taiyuanguanyaojianshangmaoyouxiangongsi £49.74 BTW are your PS30II & Sharman SM30 PSU(s) still working ? my 25amp is on its last legs, need a good reliable replacement 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. Yes my both my PSUs are still working 100%

[@zukispur5493]

Hello mate. I've got a sm3011 for sale if your interested. I'm in tottenham north London

[@nightlife7231]

Will it work on cb band

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Hi. It will receive AM and USB / LSB CB radio.

[@thestig8133]

Awesome little meter. ( for general 0.4 to 10 watt rigs & a bit more ) 😁 Is about 4 watts still the legal max limit on CB FM ( MUPPETS) or has ofcom let it be a bit more ( i.e 10 watts ) prob not but, had to ask. I Personally never was keen on A.M band it was just not right far, far too much TVI & other radio equipment was interfered with causing neigbours to have you reported & even have your equipment confiscated with a huge fine. Mind you that was in late 70's till about mid 80's AM was high ILLEGAL to be used then . i know i was there. 🙄😳 & is there a legal limit as to how big your antenna is alllowed to be without a mast or anything goes as long as it is extremely well secured & even grounded ( that's upto the radio operater i suppose) to ground it or not. I suppose it be very wise to do so than not to. I know kickers, burners , boots etc, etc whatever you call them are definetly illegal to use & yet almost every cb'r i use to know when i WAS on many years ago had quite some EXTRA POWER no less than 150 watts extra right upto 500 + NO wonder many others couldn't get out not even to a friend a few miles away. 😯😠👎 & the verbal abuse i heard was DISGUSTING!!!! ( what was known as BUCKET MOUTHING!!!) to some & myself caused me to TOTAL SHUT DOWN!!! & Not been on air since ( over 25 years prob more like 35 years unsure but a very long time since i went anywhere near a set up.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Legal power in the UK is 4w FM AM and 12 W SSB.

[@thestig8133]

@@CB-RADIO-UK As i thought. Although i always thought or should say presumed that FM was only to be used in the UK legally. Anything else was illegal & if anyone except Ham users you was to be tracked down & heavily fined. & as far as i am aware of it is still that way to this day. Unless the law & radio authorities have changed things in the past 20 years or so. ( of which i doubt it has) . As i have already mentioned it has been a very long time since i went anywhere near a cb set up ( over 30 ) years YES!!!! a very long time to many almost a eternity. So, where i am i had nothing but, shear grief that's why i packed up. & wasn't going to return. But, i am still in doubt about it.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

@@thestig8133 Since the license was abolished back in 2006 hardly anyone has been fined. Have not heard of anyone at all on CB band. People use what they like nowadays. Back in 2014 things really (finally) opened up with SSB becoming legal on 11m. Finally you could communicate with all skip.

[@thestig8133]

@@CB-RADIO-UK As you know by now i went off the air over 30 years ago due to the huge amount of verbal abuse a few people was getting & i unfortunatly was one of them. & i did absolutely nothing to cause this. You wouldn't know this not being in my area at the time. So, you wouldn't know who was saying what to who & before you know it it went from one attacking a person to several. So, i said to myself that's it never again would i go near one. & yet many years later ( just a few months ago someone i heard about was going to throw out a small basic set up & in said i would take care of it. But, it has never been used in my hands. & i am not sure it will ever will. I was a muppet band user & occassionally on the SSB Both LSB & USB but, never used tge AM due to high radio interference with other radio & tv equipment with or without some extra power. But, it was all stolen when i was out at work one day amongst many other items. Which made me very upset & very angry aswell at the time. I do understand what you have said ( HOPEFULLY!!!🙄🤔). & as i have said i really just have no idea to go back on or not due to my recent ( well 30+ years ago) trouble with others. & some maybe still about. That is what has got me thinking about it. Besides i can't go back on anyway no swr meter & patch lead to tune the little antenna. & finance is very tight atm so. I am not bothered about it at the moment unless i find a cheap unit & it is nearby as travel is limited being disabled ( lack of mobility) Anyway i think i have said more than enough. Take care & i'll try to watch your videos as & when i can.

[@muskrat1949]

could I use this with my Yaesu ft-710 on ssb?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Yes it will work on a HF radio.

[@muskrat1949]

@@CB-RADIO-UK thank you

[@christophersmith1155]

is that RMS readings or PEP readings ?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I think its RMS

[@americaswayout4489]

Ask if a U S A source is available?

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Currently only available on Aliexpress

[@mayhem1560]

nice lil bit of kit Fred, shame about no peak setting, is there an analogue POWER/SWR meter you recomend thats is more accurate than the cheap chinesium power meters ? many thanks.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Ive got a couple of Zetagi TM999's which i got 2nd hand for around £25 each. there not bad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoG5cnepZqt8j9E

[@mayhem1560]

@@CB-RADIO-UK cool i'll have a look on the bay for em , cheers

[@orazioscardace911]

Peccato della batteria ma bello

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Può essere utilizzato di notte anche se con la batteria.