WA Radio Scanner Users' Group

Hi all,

Looking at buying an SWR meter for my radios and just wondering what to look out for? Choice Magazine don't really review them... It will be mainly for HF and 2m.

I've narrowed my search down to 6 or 7 models from Strictlyham

• Daiwa CN102L - 1.8-200mhz 20/200/2kw 2 needle $149
• Diamond SX20C 3.5-30,50-54,130-150mhz 30-300W 2 needle $149
• Daiwa CN101L 1.8-200mhz 15/15/1.5kw 2 needle $149
• Diamond SX-200 1.8-200mhz 5/20/200w single needle $169
• Diamond SX-100 1.6-60mhz, 30/300/3kw single needle $169 (Yes I'm aware it doesn't do 2m)
• Daiwa CN801HP 1.8-200mhz, 20/200/2kw 2 needle $175
• Daiwa CN801HP3 1.8-200, 30/300/3kw 2 needle $195.

I've only heard of Diamond as a brand, so maybe some others can make recommendations, as I'm still new to this

I prefer Diamond meters to Daiwa. For reviews on products check out eham.net
http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/40

Cheers, I'm just checking it out and it seems that the SX-200 is a good choice

Thanks. 73's

Be carefull who you buy the meter's from there are alot fake one's being sold.Dont buy from a certain shop in NSW or from online shop in QLD.Safest place to buy from is Strictly ham have bought heaps from Ross and he is Gr8.Cheers Grant