Need advice on SWR meter to buy

[fj40charles]

I've searched and did not find the answer.



I would like to buy an SWR meter. Can someone tell me what is a good model to buy? Are they all the same?



I have a Cobra 25 CB with talkback and increase power output.



Thanks in advance,

Charles

 

[WM-300]

As with everything, there is good and junk. No SWR meter should be left in line. It should only be used as a piece of test equipment to verify an antenna match. Good SWR/Reflected power meter, Hands Down, industry standard... . A Bird Model 43.

I have (2) Bird 43's with plug in elements from 1 watt to 5000 watts. You buy the Bird 43 and then purchase the plug in element for the power and frequency range you want to check. I also use Birds with line sections in my 3 High Power Amateur Radio Repeaters. They are costly even used, but if you ever want to sell it, there is always a market.



WM-300

KS2K

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

ON the other hand, not really much logic in getting a $500 meter for a $99 radio...



Here's what I use on my Ham Radio setup - this is permanently installed on the output of my 600 watt mobile amplifier...



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It's simple, cheap and effective - not much need for lab precision or hi-tech at 27 mhz...