Gary,
I don't want to give you any misleading information about the Elecraft W2 and the HamPod so it would be best if you talked to Rob to get the straight talk on the combo of the HamPod with the W2.
I believe the only issue with the W2 combined with the HamPod is that if you use it as a tuning aid for a transmitter or amplifier the latency is a little bit of a problem if you make your transmitter or amp adjustments too quickly.
Howard #3, W A 9 Y B W
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From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:53 AM
Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
> Is anyone using the Elecraft meter with the HamPod? I'm seriously
> considering getting either the Elecraft or Power Master II meter and
> wondering which one is the best bang for the buck? I already have the
> HamPod so that won't be an expense that I have to consider. Any pro's or
> con's for either one would be appreciated.
>
> 73, Gary, N5GD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 10:49 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>
> it sounds similar to the Elecraft meter using cupplers...perhaps not as
> accurate though, but the elecraft meter, which does work with the hampod,
> is, I think in the 200 dollar range.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan R. Downing
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 8:53 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>
> No problem Tom, I don't remember if it was covered previously or not. You
> can access the PMII from a PC. The meter has both a USB and DB9 connectors.
> Before I got my hampod, that is how I read it. As for price, I think that
> it was around $600 with a single coupler. Unlike most power/SWR meters, the
> coax cables don't connect to the main meter body. There is a coupler that
> the coax cables connect to, and in turn, the main meter body connects to the
> coupler via a regular quarter inch stereo cable. The PMII supports two
> couplers. In my case, I ordered my first coupler to handle 10 KW at HF. I
> also ordered a second coupler rated at 3 KW(which is the standard setup),
> which I use on six meters. When I am operating HF, I select coupler one
> from the keypad. When operating on six meters, I select coupler 2.
> Couplers can also be ordered for UHF frequencies. I believe that couplers
> go for about $250, but I might be off a bit. One coupler comes with the
> PMII when purchased.
>
> Alan
>
>
> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 6:56 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>
> Alan:
>
> I could certainly look this up, but can you give us a ballpark cost figure
> for the power master 2?
>
> And, am I correct in that you must have a ham pod to work with it?
>
> I'm sorry if this is elementary or has already been covered, but perhaps
> I've missed these details in an earlier post.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 9:38 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>
> PMII stands for Power Master II, a very accurate digital power and SWR meter
> by Array Solutions. Rob's hampod works beautifully with it. For my money,
> they are both must-haves.
>
>
> Alan
>
>
> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Matthew Chao
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 5:26 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>
> Hi, All. I like equipment that can be programmed both by PC's and manually.
> Each method has its advantages. For example, I have two radios, both of
> which are new to me. Rather than trying to wade through tons of docs to set
> them up, it's actually easier to do that through the programming software.
> Almost an SDR, but much more accessible.
>
> By the way, what's a PMII? Thanks.--Matt, N1IBB.
>
> At 05:06 PM 4/2/2015 -0700, you wrote:
>>Well Ed, you are entitled to your opinion of course. Many hams use
>>computers all the time to manage and control their stations. In the
>>case
> of
>>the PMII, a computer is not required, but a hampod is. Rob's hampod
>>works beautifully with the PMII. As far as I am concerned, no blind
>>ham's
> station
>>should be without a PMII and a hampod.
>>
>>BTW, I melted several parts in my LDG TW-1 talking meter a few weeks ago.
> I
>>ran the Henry 8K Ultra up to 5KW thru it, and it let out a God-awful
>>stink, Hi. Thankfully it can be repaired.
>>
>>Alan - N7MIT
>>
>>
>>Alan R. Downing
>>Phoenix, AZ
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: For blind ham radio operators
>>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
>>Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 3:00 PM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>>
>>Alan, Does that meter talk or have some audio feedback? If it don't do
>>something for the blind then what good is it to this gang. Also if you
> must
>>
>>use a computer with it, that sucks too in my book.
>>
>>
>>
>>ED K7UC
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Alan R. Downing
>>Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 3:40 PM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>>
>>For my money, the best SWR and power meter is the Array Solutions Power
>>Master II. It ain't cheap, but boy is it accurate.
>>
>>
>>Alan R. Downing
>>Phoenix, AZ
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: For blind ham radio operators
>>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>On Behalf Of Fred Adams
>>Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 12:34 PM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: S W R-Power meters
>>
>>Ed, I am using two of those meters now and I wouldn't part with either
>>one of them. A ham radio repairman once told me the meters were fairly
>>accurate and simple to repair. I also have an LDG TW1 meter but I
>>don't like it to much.
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: For blind ham radio operators
>>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
>>Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 12:53 PM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: S W R-Power meters
>>
>>Ron, I have a meter built by RF Applications, P 2000 C W which reads s
>>w r, forward power and peak power. Also it sends the letter V if the s
>>w r gets up to 3 to 1 to alert you if something goes wrong and this is
> adjustable.
>>by holding one of the buttons on the control unit it sends dits in C W
>>and as you adjust your tuner, the closer you get to 1 to 1 the dits get
>>closer together and then the tone is steady when resonant. The reading
>>are all in c w and the speed is adjustable from very slow, like 5 w p m
>>to probably 50 or more. If you Google the company it says the product,
>>info was acquired by Array Solutions but they are out of production. You
> might try calling
>>them, I hear they are helphful. I love this meter. 73 ED K7UC
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