[Elecraft] KX3 SWR Meter vs MFJ

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

What's the SWR?   Anything under 2:1 won't make a difference in 
performance.

Using two 50 ohm dummy loads connected in parallel, either instrument 
should show a 2:1 SWR.

Be sure the dummy loads are actually 50 ohms and not just labeled such.  
I have one of those "gallon" type loads that measure 58 ohms cold and 64 
ohms hot.  The label on the bucket says "50 ohms".

A man with a watch will always know the time.  A man with four watches 
is never sure of the time.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 2/23/2018 8:34 AM, Roger Meadows via Elecraft wrote:
> I decided to do a spot check on SWR readings on my antenna with my KX3 after I tuned it with a MFJ 259C. The results were different between the two devices.
> The MFJ on the lower bands read a significantly higher SWR than the KX3.
> I guess my question is which would you trust, the MFJ or the KX3? The reading make a difference on how I will tune my antenna. Or do I need to get a third meter in the mix and go 2 out of 3?
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