VSWR METERS - Errors to Avoid. | HAM RADIO

[@grahamkent2868]

Thanks Peter, another good helpful video with a humerous story.

[@redjohn20001]

I never fail to learn something when I watch your videos. Many thanks Peter.

[@MP-qn1jw]

Cheers! All laid out plainly. Covered so much. Thank you!

[@ianharling9569]

I only operate portable/ mobile Peter and when I tune up before I tx I always use a simple field strength meter that is positioned between the antenna and the vehicle that I am tx'ing from.That always works well and normally agrees with maximum output on my vswr meter. Have a great weekend. 73.G7HFS/PA3IKH

[@watersstanton]

Yes good option. Back in the old days we used current meters!

[@ianharling9569]

@@watersstanton I still do Peter sometimes when I'm portable.😁

[@onewolf3750]

Peter, is there any way to measure the actual power at the feed point of the antenna? Any kind of remote sensor? I always enjoy your videos. I’ve seen enough of them that I feel like we’re old friends. Tim KG6G, formerly K3LSU

[@waynehendrix4806]

What you don't see, you don't know. Great information.

[@pieterdutoit9642]

Many thanks kind of hard to get some to under stand some things some times !!

[@basshorseman998]

Thanks as always Peter

[@watersstanton]

Very welcome

[@glenmartin2437]

For HF, I have usually used a V-SWR meter. Saved radio finals more than once when birds damaged antennas. N0QFT

[@justinruth9729]

Use input between tx and amp also output after amp between antenna

[@Mojomo777]

Thank you for sharing, may I ask question about the doublet antenna, do we need to use line isolator at the short coaxial side (after the antenna tuner ) and is there a need for measuring the vswr at all? Thank you again in advance. VK2.

[@watersstanton]

I would recommend an isolator if possible. The You are stuck with whatever VSWR your system produces. The essential is an ATU to match it to the transceiver.

[@glenmartin2437]

Thank you.

[@watersstanton]

You're welcome!

[@M7XCB]

Agreed about SWR metre I all ways have by the side of the radio as it my antenna monitor it better be safe the sorry.

[@watersstanton]

Thanks. 73 Peter

[@bassangler73]

Funny story about the CW contest...lol

[@watersstanton]

Yep a very basic error!

[@robertroche4220]

I meant East - West - Rob G1VXD

[@johnabbamont6349]

That’s funny about the reflected power, due to the l SWR meter being connected backwards in the circuit. I am enjoying your videos very much Peter JOHN KA2HOI

[@watersstanton]

Thanks for watching!

[@justinruth9729]

Damn if u had 90 watts reflect u were pumping it out