[NLRS] Icom IC-251A Low Power Mod?

[goverby@charter.net]

Brent Casavant wrote:
> This prompted my memory.  I had the same problem trying to set the
> ALC drive for a DEM 222-28 -- I didn't have a 10m wattmeter that
> was accurate/meaningful at such low drive levels.  Are there such
> things available for a reasonable price?  Alternatively, are there
> any mods out there for existing wattmeters to do this job?

I've seen a lot of "CB" power/swr meters on ebay (usually with some sort of
antenna tuner).  Does anyone have experience with those on the ham bands?  I
suspect they'd be okay for 10M and 12M.

Glen