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wsm-3

W1

Hi
I've been thinking about buy an Elecraft W-1 watt meter and was
wondering if someone who has one could tell me something about it.
For instance, is it accruate, does it work as described, and what
do you think of it. Also what type of display do you get when hooked
up with a computer?
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Scott N5SM

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Craig Smith

RE: W1

The W1 is a great kit and a good addition to your shack, Scott.

It is a quick and easy build. As far as I can determine, the accuracy is
quite good. The computer interface does work, but the currently available
software doesn't really provide much more information than the LED displays.
But the I/F specs are published so that you can write different software if
you want. After verifying that the computer I/F does work, I really haven't
used it. The meter has some neat features such as automatic power range
switching, peak or average readings, etc., and covers useful power ranges
from QRP up to over 100 W. I have mine hooked up in the shack all the time
and set to peak reading. Gives a good quick visual indication that the
proper amount of power is going out and the reflected power is reasonable.
I use a remote tuner at the antenna, so this is good feedback.

As others have mentioned, the physical package isn't optimum. With the I/O
BNC connectors located near the top it tends to be top heavy and hard to sit
up so that the scales are visible. I would much prefer a two board approach
with a multi-conductor cable feeding the display board. That way it would
be easy to make a nice case for it with reasonable dimensions and the heavy
stuff & cables at the bottom.

Even with the less-than-perfect package, it is well worth the $$. I can
recommend it.

73
... Craig AC0DS

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Ken Kopp

Re: W1

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I'd buy a W1 immediately if it had some sort of housing.
Perhaps the intent of the design was a piece of use-it-once-
in-awhile and not a day-to-day usage item.

I bought an Oak Hills Research WM-2 instead, and I'm
totally satisfied with it.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP\
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Dave Van Wallaghen

RE: W1

Hi all,

I've been working on a prototype enclosure for the W1. See here:
http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/w1encl.html

As soon as I gather the feedback from my beta testers and incorporate any
necessary changes, I will start the first production run. I haven't settled
on a price yet, but should be forthcoming.

Feel free to send me any appropriate feedback you feel necessary.

Thanks & 73,
Dave W8FGU

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email] [mailto:elecraft-
> [hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W1
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> I'd buy a W1 immediately if it had some sort of housing.
> Perhaps the intent of the design was a piece of use-it-once-
> in-awhile and not a day-to-day usage item.
>
> I bought an Oak Hills Research WM-2 instead, and I'm
> totally satisfied with it.
>
> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP\
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N8LP

Re: W1

Very slick, Dave. Sign me up when you have it ready. BTW, if you are in
the market for a digital wattmeter kit between the W1 and LP-100, I have
a new meter kit in prototype called the LP-400. It's styled to match
Elecraft equipment, and has excellent accuracy and some of the LP-100
features. I will also be offering free NIST traceable calibration to kit
builders as I do with the LP-100. You can check it out on my website.

73,
Larry N8LP
www.telepostinc.com

Dave Van Wallaghen wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've been working on a prototype enclosure for the W1. See here:
> http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/w1encl.html
>
> As soon as I gather the feedback from my beta testers and incorporate any
> necessary changes, I will start the first production run. I haven't settled
> on a price yet, but should be forthcoming.
>
> Feel free to send me any appropriate feedback you feel necessary.
>
> Thanks & 73,
> Dave W8FGU
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email] [mailto:elecraft-
>> [hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp
>> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:50 PM
>> To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W1
>>
>> I'd buy a W1 immediately if it had some sort of housing.
>> Perhaps the intent of the design was a piece of use-it-once-
>> in-awhile and not a day-to-day usage item.
>>
>> I bought an Oak Hills Research WM-2 instead, and I'm
>> totally satisfied with it.
>>
>> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP\
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johnny-52

RE: W1 - customised enclosure

In reply to this post by Dave Van Wallaghen

Hi Dave,

I am interested in it, please keep me advised of the price and availability
in due course.

73

Johnny Siu VR2XMC

From: "Dave Van Wallaghen" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] W1
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:47:42 -0400

Hi all,

I've been working on a prototype enclosure for the W1. See here:
http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/w1encl.html

As soon as I gather the feedback from my beta testers and incorporate any
necessary changes, I will start the first production run. I haven't settled
on a price yet, but should be forthcoming.

Feel free to send me any appropriate feedback you feel necessary.

Thanks & 73,
Dave W8FGU

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