Re: [W2] How do I correctly read the W2?

Posted by Don Wilhelm-4 on Jan 31, 2012; 11:04pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/W2-How-do-I-correctly-read-the-W2-tp7240393p7241521.html

Ian,

The numbers above the LEDs will give you the power level - all that is
required is to decide whether to add one or two zeros to the number
indicated - no high level math involved.  If you know what scale you are
on, the lighted segments will indicate your power.

73,
Don w3FPR

On 1/31/2012 11:59 AM, Ian Kahn wrote:

> Last week I ordered, assembled, and installed in my station the W2
> wattmeter.  Now that I have it, I want to make sure I'm reading the power
> output levels correctly, especially as I use it to help tune my AL-811H.  I
> assume that I divide the output power referenced (i.e. 2K) and divide it by
> 20.  Therefore one LED on the power meter represents 1/20 of the selected
> scale power.  Am I assuming correctly, or is there some error in my logic
> here?  Any and all info is much appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -- Ian
> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
> Roswell, GA  EM74ua
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