avionics Q? antenna test

[scouty-dog]

ok guys/gals:

What do most people find the best way to test the SWR of an antenna/co-ax? (ie: what brand of tester) Do some testers also simulate a dummy load when checking 'transmit' watts? I'm looking at a few test sets, and curious what people find works best for them? I'm open to any suggestions.

thanks

[Strega]

send me the details of your setup, and I can help, I've tuned a whole bunch of antennas..


What SWR meter do you have? the CB one from Radio shack with PL-259 connectors wont work..


Cheers..


S

[scouty-dog]

thanks Strega

I'm thinking of purchasing a diamond test set. I would like something that can test within the 118-136 MHZ, as well as checking the transciever power.

Would I get any weird readings if I made a jumper to adapt a M-J adaptor to BNC?

What would you recommend?


thanks

[jetdoc]

I thought the standard was the good old Bird wattmeter, can get with various power slugs test output power and SWR.

[scouty-dog]

that's probably what i'm looking at anyways. Birds sure hold their value.

[scouty-dog]

So, I went with the trusty Bird 43. What slugs would work for testing primarily FM and VHF?

Has anyone tried the peak power kit?