[Boatanchors] Wattmeters

[David Knepper]

I use a Barker and Williamson Dummy Load/Wattmeter 334A in the shop which 
has the same accuracy - 5 percent - as my  Bird 43.

Am I the only one that owns one?  Just curious since I have never seen 
another.

Merry Christmas from the staff at the CRA.


David Knepper, W3ST/W3CRA
Publisher of the Collins Journal
Secretary of the Collins Radio Association
www.collinsra.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Shaum" <k9tr at btsnetworks.net>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Wattmeters


> >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.
>
>> 73 de Bill K4JYS
>
> Bill,
>
> The Waters 334 and 334A (the A is perhaps more desirable as it raises the
> measurment limit to 1500 watts vs. 1000 for the non-A) only uses power to
> illuminate the front panel overheat bulb.  Outside of testing to make sure
> the overheat sensor and bulb work I've had no reason to keep mine powered
> during normal day to day tuneups, it just doesn't get that warm.
>
> If you are concerned with accuracy, any of the wattmeters you have
> considered should be fine.  Just find someone with a good standard (known
> good Bird or such) to compare/calibrate against and you should be set.  I
> have an Autek WM-1 which I like very much for its dual meters (vswr and
> forward power) and peak reading capability, you might consider that 
> product
> as well.
>
> 73! - Mark K9TR
>
>
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