VSWR METERS - Errors to Avoid. | HAM RADIO

The VSWR meter is one of the most essential items in any ham radio shack. But why would you need an external one if you already have one inside. your radio? Peter G3OUV, highlights some potential problems.

[@grahamkent2868]

Thanks Peter, another good helpful video with a humerous story.

[@MP-qn1jw]

Cheers! All laid out plainly. Covered so much. Thank you!

[@ianharling9569]

I only operate portable/ mobile Peter and when I tune up before I tx I always use a simple field strength meter that is positioned between the antenna and the vehicle that I am tx'ing from.That always works well and normally agrees with maximum output on my vswr meter.
Have a great weekend.
73.G7HFS/PA3IKH

[@watersstanton]

Yes good option. Back in the old days we used current meters!

[@ianharling9569]

@@watersstanton I still do Peter sometimes when I'm portable.😁

[@onewolf3750]

Peter, is there any way to measure the actual power at the feed point of the antenna? Any kind of remote sensor? I always enjoy your videos. I’ve seen enough of them that I feel like we’re old friends. Tim KG6G, formerly K3LSU

[@glenmartin2437]

For HF, I have usually used a V-SWR meter. Saved radio finals more than once when birds damaged antennas. N0QFT

[@basshorseman998]

Thanks as always Peter

[@watersstanton]

Very welcome

[@redjohn20001]

I never fail to learn something when I watch your videos. Many thanks Peter.

[@pieterdutoit9642]

Many thanks kind of hard to get some to under stand some things some times !!

[@waynehendrix4806]

What you don't see, you don't know. Great information.

[@justinruth9729]

Use input between tx and amp also output after amp between antenna

[@glenmartin2437]

Thank you.

[@watersstanton]

You're welcome!

[@Mojomo777]

Thank you for sharing, may I ask question about the doublet antenna, do we need to use line isolator at the short coaxial side (after the antenna tuner ) and is there a need for measuring the vswr at all? Thank you again in advance. VK2.

[@watersstanton]

I would recommend an isolator if possible. The You are stuck with whatever VSWR your system produces. The essential is an ATU to match it to the transceiver.

[@robertroche4220]

I meant East - West - Rob G1VXD

[@M7XCB]

Agreed about SWR metre I all ways have by the side of the radio as it my antenna monitor it better be safe the sorry.

[@watersstanton]

Thanks. 73 Peter

[@bassangler73]

Funny story about the CW contest...lol

[@watersstanton]

Yep a very basic error!

[@johnabbamont6349]

That’s funny about the reflected power, due to the l SWR meter being connected backwards in the circuit. I am enjoying your videos very much Peter
JOHN
KA2HOI

[@watersstanton]

Thanks for watching!

[@justinruth9729]

Damn if u had 90 watts reflect u were pumping it out