What watt meter?

[BattMan]

what watt meter is everybody using on their base setups. I have both a Dosy 4000 and a Astatic 700(5000 watt) but I need something that goes higher for my new base setup........can anyone provide me with some info?

[North Texas Mudduck]

pdc 6000
is a good one to start with

[zinger827]

what watt meter is everybody using on their base setups. I have both a Dosy 4000 and a Astatic 700(5000 watt) but I need something that goes higher for my new base setup........can anyone provide me with some info?

You going to run more than 5K watts?
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[linx]

I agree, those LP-100A's are awesome.

I'm also pro-bird. You can pick up a used Bird 43 for around $160 from NM3E and pick up whatever size slug you want to go from there for usually between $60-150 each. The good Bird PEP kits are available via manufacturer for around $60 and are simple to install.

[BattMan]

awesome info guys........gonna run over 5k so I need something that will handle it.......looking for something to handle about 10k. Was looking for a place to buy a bird and maybe a 10k slug. any more info will be greatly appreciated. I have just about all my stuff in and will start putting it together next week when my building(10x12) will be delivered.

[linx]

There's a few sponsors that sell used bird meters. I think Pro-Tech and Redman have some used ones.


Also google NM3E...that's where I got mine. If you're going for that wattage, I trust a true 50ohm strait through meter like a bird over any circuit board style meter.

[Midlander]

Hey guys,

After reading this post and reviewing the LPA-100A meters I bought one tonight. I got one with the 5KW coupler. Can't wait to get it here.

[linx]

Hey guys,

After reading this post and reviewing the LPA-100A meters I bought one tonight. I got one with the 5KW coupler. Can't wait to get it here.

You'll be happy with that meter. That's definitely a great rig. I've read up on them too, but since I already have a bird, I can't really justify buying one unless I sell the bird and buy it.

[BattMan]

yep I've never seen that meter but right after it was posted on here I emailed redman to put together me a package with one that will handle the power I need.......looking forward to hearing from him and getting it on the way!!

[slydog]

Hey guys,

After reading this post and reviewing the LPA-100A meters I bought one tonight. I got one with the 5KW coupler. Can't wait to get it here.

You'll be happy with that meter. That's definitely a great rig. I've read up on them too, but since I already have a bird, I can't really justify buying one unless I sell the bird and buy it.

You can never have too much good stuff!