[Elecraft] W2 wattmeter in SO2R

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

  We changed the autodetect timing in later W2 firmware releases to dela 
with SO2R use. Check to make sure you have the latest f/w loaded in the W2.
See:  http://www.elecraft.com/software/W2/elecraft_w2_software.htm

73, Eric


On 8/25/2010 9:21 AM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:
> I was experiencing some erratic behavior, could have been a power
> interruption issue.  I reloaded the firmwar; fixed! ( I have 2 sensors as
> well, one high power HF and the VHF.)
>
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>
>
> My W2 has a pair of 2 KW sensors which I run in the automatic sensor
> switching mode.  This way, I don't have to flip any switches as I alternate
> between each rig of my SO2R setup.  I am seeing erratic readings in the
> automatic sensor switching mode that I am not seeing if I manually throw the
> sensor switch to S1 or S2.  From this result, I am concluding that my sensor
> hook up is RF sound and the fault must be in the automatic switching
> algorithm of the W2.  I get the same erratic readings on the W2 as well as
> the W2 software interface application.
>