[Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter accuracy at low power

[Robert Friess]

The W2 cannot measure power in the 1-10mw range.

The sensors are calibrated at 144 and 460 MHz.  They will certainly work in
the 100-118MHz range but the accuracy is unknown.

Bob, N6CM

On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM, jeffrey741 <jfedison at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

> I am looking for information regarding the accuracy of the W2 at low power.
> Does anyone know if the W2 can measure in the 1-10 mW range (assuming the
> reading are taken from the serial interface) for example with the 200W VHF
> sensor? Is the W2 accurate at these power levels? Also can the W2 (with VHF
> sensor) be used to measure below 144MHz with reasonable accuracy. I am
> guessing not but just wanted to see if anyone has explored using this meter
> to make measurements in the 100-118MHz range.
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