[Elecraft] Feature wanted for W2 wattmeter

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO]

I definitely want an LP100A, but I HAVE a W2, and while it is not as 
accurate, I still would like to see the delivered power!

On 12 Jan 2015 21:12, Jim Brown wrote:
> On Mon,1/12/2015 7:56 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote:
>> I would like the W2 wattmeter to be able to display "delivered" power,
>> that is, forward power minus reflected power.
>
> You want N8LP's excellent LP-100A. I had lusted after one for quite a
> while, and bought W6OSP's unit after he died for about half price. The
> LP-100A supports two couplers, which can be deployed on the outputs of
> both transmitters in an SO2R setup, or on input and output of a power
> amp. The LP-100A measures the complex Z at the coupler, so it can
> measure the input Z of the amplifier under dynamic conditions.
>
> Now that I can measure power more accurately, I am able to run a dB or
> more closer to legal limit when I want to for contesting.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC

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73,
Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/