[Elecraft] new mini-modules: applications

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Also, for those who want to mount the WM1 in their own enclosure or 
behind a panel, the PCB layout also accommodates mounting the BNC 
connectors and battery on the -rear- of the PCB. This then provides 
clearance for the bar graph LEDs to poke through an opening.

The LEDs can also be turned off under computer control for when the 
meter is used just as a remote sensing device.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ
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wayne burdick wrote:
> To answer some of your questions:
>
>  - Our new mini-modules, like the others, are intended as low-cost, 
> easy-to-build station accessories for experimenters. Any of them can 
> be built into a case or used with the supplied rubber feet.
>
>  - The AT1 step attenuator provides attenuation of up to 41 dB. Thanks 
> to careful PCB layout, leakage around it will not be an issue for most 
> bench-test applications, especially at HF. It can also handle up to 2 
> watts -- more than most attenuators -- useful for QRP transmitter 
> testing. I've found the small size of the AT1 to be very convenient 
> during my own lab work.
>
>  - We've had many requests for a traditional analog audio filter that 
> would work with any rig, especially those with simple receivers that 
> have little filtering of their own. The WM1 is ideal for this.
>
>  - The WM1 wattmeter provides fast-response, high-visibility forward 
> power and SWR bargraphs, which some operators prefer to analog meters 
> or digital-readout wattmeters. It also has some unusual features for 
> its price class, including autoranging and computer I/O.
>
> I'll be happy to answer any other questions about the application or 
> technical details of these new mini-modules. Feel free to post your 
> questions or e-mail me directly.
>
> 73,
> Wayne