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SWR Meters and built in ATU’s (No replies)

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4 weeks ago
(unknown) 4 weeks ago

Hello

I see there are some transceivers that have an ATU built in…

For example the Kenwood TS590 has a built in ATU, does this mean it also has a built in SWR Meter? or do I still need a separate one of those regardless. If so I see there are different models for different frequencies and as I am having to wait a while before I transmit on HF…

I will need a 70cm/2m SWR Meter for my handhelds now, which are Baofeng UV-5R’s, so has anyone got any recommendations, is it a waste getting one that does HF too because I’m definitely getting a HF unit with a built in ATU or do these generally not have SWR Meters built in as well. Logic tells me that if it’s got an ATU it must have a SWR or does it, it’s all a bit confusing. 

Anyway I know I need a SWR meter for now though as I might build a flower pot antenna as shown in this forum somewhere.

Also are these VNA’s any good I see you can get them cheap from China and it says they can do SWR and they are around £30 or less.

ok thanks in advance

Shane

 

 

 

 

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