Author Topic: CB and Ham Radio Techs Love Their Bird Wattmeters (Read 206412 times)

joeqsmith · « **Reply #1575 on:** April 07, 2024, 11:29:59 pm »

Homemade aerial current / reflected power meter.

xrunner · « **Reply #1576 on:** April 08, 2024, 12:30:45 am »

I don't know if it works, but he's got the caution and warning labels all taken care of.

joeqsmith · « **Reply #1577 on:** April 08, 2024, 12:58:18 am »

If we define works to mean the two meters change relative to the load, then yes it works. Transmitter can be seen here:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/rf-microwave/fly-swatter-ham-radio-transmitter/msg5433917/#msg5433917

Tuning cap limits the voltage I can run it at. Currently setup for about 3kV.

joeqsmith · « **Reply #1578 on:** April 08, 2024, 01:03:17 am »

Shown with and without a jumper wire attached for an antenna. Signal Strength is the aerial current, Center Tune is the reflected power.

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