[Boatanchors] Watt Meter Suitable for BA Work

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

Nice thing about the Drake W-4 (and WV-4 for 6 & 2 meters)
is that the sensor unit can be removed from the cabinent
and put where it is convenient to the cables hooking up
your rig under test.
 
Yes, I have had both since brand new.
 
73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
(Since 30 Nov 53)
Oklahoma City, OK


> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:49:50 -0500
> From: cwopr at embarqmail.com
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Watt Meter Suitable for BA Work
> 
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> 
> Thanks for all the comments on the watt meters. I have, tentatively, put on my BOL list (in order of preference) the W-4, Waters and possibly the Jones micromatch  (a good friend and local op has one, in good shape, in his attic). My thinking so far is that the W-4 would fit the bench best plus be easier to work on and no external pwr required . The Waters would be a good one, if no problems crop up with the sensor diode, which I read, is in a small oil tank in the instrument (big problem to repair, which, of course might not ever come up). It's also larger and needs power. However, since I do most of my shopping on eBay, the chance of refurbishment is a possibility. 
> 
> Tnx again for all your comments...a Very Merry Christmas to all. 
> 73 de Bill K4JYS