[Yaesu] FT-ONE - low output.

[Ron Youvan]

Rob Atkinson wrote:

> I don't argue about the Bird accuracy but if you don't like a 43, how will
> you be content with any hammy hambone watt meter out there marketed to hams?

> If you want to achieve accuracy on a budget, consider getting a thermocouple
> RF amp meter (they show up at hamfests for a few dollars/pounds/euros but
> are often hidden under junk because most hams don't give them much value
> which is good for you) that measures 6 A and a good 50 ohm non-reactive
> dummy load.   Mount the meter in an aluminum box in series with UHF jacks
> mounted on the sides.  Measure your current into 50 ohms and calculate the
> power.   Actually with your legal limit a 2 or 3 A meter is fine.

   Or you can measure the RF Voltage on the line (into a test load) with a scope that is flat past 
your operating frequency.  (and calibrate a relative power meter)
-- 
    Ron  KA4INM - Every HAM should have at least one desk MIC,
                  it's the perfect place to hang the cans when
                  CW is "arm chair copy."