W2 Wattmeter accuracy at low power

[jeffrey741]

I am looking for information regarding the accuracy of the W2 at low power. Does anyone know if the W2 can measure in the 1-10 mW range (assuming the reading are taken from the serial interface) for example with the 200W VHF sensor? Is the W2 accurate at these power levels? Also can the W2 (with VHF sensor) be used to measure below 144MHz with reasonable accuracy. I am guessing not but just wanted to see if anyone has explored using this meter to make measurements in the 100-118MHz range.

[Robert Friess]

The W2 cannot measure power in the 1-10mw range.

The sensors are calibrated at 144 and 460 MHz.  They will certainly work in
the 100-118MHz range but the accuracy is unknown.

Bob, N6CM

On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM, jeffrey741 <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I am looking for information regarding the accuracy of the W2 at low power.
> Does anyone know if the W2 can measure in the 1-10 mW range (assuming the
> reading are taken from the serial interface) for example with the 200W VHF
> sensor? Is the W2 accurate at these power levels? Also can the W2 (with VHF
> sensor) be used to measure below 144MHz with reasonable accuracy. I am
> guessing not but just wanted to see if anyone has explored using this meter
> to make measurements in the 100-118MHz range.
>
>
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