W2 watt meter- multiple sensors question

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W2 watt meter- multiple sensors question

Dave Fugleberg
I see that the W2 can support up to 2 remote sensors, selectable from the
front panel.
Is it possible to support more (say 4 total) with some kind of external
switching arrangement?
I have a K3 with three XV series transverters (144, 222, 432). Each
transverter feeds a power amp and connects to an antenna for that band. I
currently use separate external meters at the output of each amplifier. I'd
like to replace those with a single meter that can monitor whichever band
I'm transmitting on.
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Re: W2 watt meter- multiple sensors question

Don Wilhelm
Dave,

Certainly, just find a switch that can switch all the wires of an
Ethernet cable and you will be in business.
Of course, you would have to operate the switch manually unless you can
come up with some scheme to operate the switch when each transverter is
powered on.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/22/2017 5:30 PM, Dave Fugleberg wrote:
> I see that the W2 can support up to 2 remote sensors, selectable from the
> front panel.
> Is it possible to support more (say 4 total) with some kind of external
> switching arrangement?
> I have a K3 with three XV series transverters (144, 222, 432). Each
> transverter feeds a power amp and connects to an antenna for that band. I
> currently use separate external meters at the output of each amplifier. I'd
> like to replace those with a single meter that can monitor whichever band
> I'm transmitting on.
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