I'm getting ready to build my W1 SWR/Watt meter. Before I start, are things
I should consider. Enclosure? Mounting BNC off-board? External power?
COM port mounting?
I have mine sitting out on my desk without an enclosure. I use it with a K1,
with an IC-746Pro, and a buddy's K2. Indoors,
I like the W1, and it works just fine here. Do not have it in any kind of
enclosure. It is mounted on the rear of my operating desk such that it is
at the correct angle for a good view of the display LEDs. This is
accomplished with a couple pieces of clear packaging tape around the input
and
Hi Mark,
The W1 is a great tool and I am sure that you will find it very useful.
Construction was very straight forward and mine worked right from the start.
Since I use it only occasionally to test antennas, tuners, and rig output, I did
not put it in an enclosure. The board simply sits on
] On Behalf Of Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:50 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] W1 Questions
I'm getting ready to build my W1 SWR/Watt meter. Before I start, are things
I should consider. Enclosure? Mounting BNC off-board? External power?
COM port mounting
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
The mini-kits were designed for low cost and ease of use on the bench,
hence no enclosures. The W1 works just fine sitting on the little feet
supplied.
When you really want an enclosure, though, I haven't seen any that match what
Heinz HB9BCB has done. He sent me some
I'm getting ready to build my W1 SWR/Watt meter. Before I start, are things
I should consider. Enclosure? Mounting BNC off-board? External power?
COM port mounting?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Mark, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
Editor, The SKCC Centurion
Elecraft K2 S/N 0539
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