[Test-Equipment] Information needed RF meter

[Al Parker]

Hi J,
    I've done it with a suitable scope probe, with the 100mw going into a 50 
ohm load.  I think your way would give you an indication, I've done the same 
sort of thing, using the meter for an RF indicator, with a bit of an antenna 
on it (for VHF stuff at least).  You might couple your setup to the 100mw 
signal thru a .01 cap, maybe, just for safety.
73,
Al, W8UT

(did the meter get there yet?)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J ALLEN CALL" <w7ksg at q.com>
To: <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:29 PM
Subject: [Test-Equipment] Information needed RF meter


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> I need a meter to measure 100milliwatts of RF.  I was wondering if I 
> connect the RF source to a 0-200Ua DC meter and put a diode in series with 
> the plus of the meter to change it to DC would that work? Would it be 
> sensitive enough to get a reasonable response on the  meter scale?  I know 
> that it will not be calibrated.  I just need an output indication. Any 
> ideas out there?  Thanks.
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