two reasons, under the foundation class license one is only allowed 10 
watts pep. and secondly, there is really no need for all that extra 
power. not when it only makes one or two s points difference. as long as 
you are readable, you will make contacts.


On 7/03/2008 2:30 AM, the old scribe known as Colin McDonald was able to 
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> most vswr meters, swr bridges, what ever you want to call them are designed
> for certain ranges.
> The most common probably is the 1.8 to 30MHZ type.
> So yep, it'll work for all the ham bands except for 6 meters and up.
> Unless of course this was some really odd ball meter that was designed for
> chocolate boxes only.
> There was a reference made to getting a voltage oscelator.  This would go
> into your meter and give you an audable clue as to how high or low your swr
> is by the pitch of the tone.  Mostly useful only for tuning purposes and not
> if you plan on cutting an antenna for resonance.
> Also, handy hams doesn't deal internationally at all...not even into Canada.
> 
> just curious why you only intend on running 10 watts pep?
> Is that all your allowed to run under your license?
> Or are you concerned with RFI issues?  You can set your station up so it
> won't cause RFI if you want, then you can run legal power under your
> license.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 5:14 AM
> Subject: vswr meters.
> 
> 
>> Hi all,
>> I've got here in front of me, a vswr meter I use to use back in my old
>> cb days. question is, can all hf vswr meters be used across the bands?
>> or do I need to go out and spend money I don't have on a vswr meter I'm
>> likely to need the XYL to read for me anyway.
>> I don't remember the brand of the meter I have here but it does have
>> provisions for a field strength tester. on the back of it near where the
>> patch lead goes.
>> it's capable of measuring up to 100 watts of power as well.
>> thanks in advance.
>> shaun
>>
>>
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