SWR meter

[cecil]

Ive got a para dynamics PDC2 SWR meter. The needle sits above 1, more like 1.15 when off. Is the meter junk or can it be adjusted?

[Gunner357]

is there a screw below the meter a nylon flat blade screw mine does and i set that everytime i use the meter

[Gunner357]

Ive got a para dynamics PDC2 SWR meter. The needle sits above 1, more like 1.15 when off. Is the meter junk or can it be adjusted?

I just looked you will probably have to open it up and use a small flat blade most all gauge has a calibrate screw

[cecil]

Oh, nice! I'll open it up and check it out. Getting false reading. Hope the meter didn't get dropped somewhere.
Thanks

[Gunner357]

Oh, nice! I'll open it up and check it out. Getting false reading. Hope the meter didn't get dropped somewhere.
Thanks

My Dosy PM2001TS was acting strange like there was static inside the meter glass and the needle wouldn't Zero I want to get a MFJ259D analyzer .....

[cecil]

Well, i opened it up and turned the screw counterclockwise, gave the needle a little nudge, then snugged the screw down. It was too tight. Took it apart again and loosened the screw. Now it reads where i begun. ??
Another question: can this meter be hooked up all the time or should i disconnect it when using the radio?

[Gunner357]

Well, i opened it up and turned the screw counterclockwise, gave the needle a little nudge, then snugged the screw down. It was too tight. Took it apart again and loosened the screw. Now it reads where i begun. ??
Another question: can this meter be hooked up all the time or should i disconnect it when using the radio?

I dont see why ya cant my Dosy stays on all the time I do want to get the triple Dosy though so I can see Modulation wats and swr all at the same time

[cecil]

Oh, nice! I'll open it up and check it out. Getting false reading. Hope the meter didn't get dropped somewhere.
Thanks

My Dosy PM2001TS was acting strange like there was static inside the meter glass and the needle wouldn't Zero I want to get a MFJ259D analyzer .....

Those analyzers are cool, but pricey! Top notch though

[Gunner357]

Oh, nice! I'll open it up and check it out. Getting false reading. Hope the meter didn't get dropped somewhere.
Thanks

My Dosy PM2001TS was acting strange like there was static inside the meter glass and the needle wouldn't Zero I want to get a MFJ259D analyzer .....

Those analyzers are cool, but pricey! Top notch though

yup I had a 259 10 years ago and sold it for 175 bux i can kick myself in the a** for doing that

[cecil]

Well, i opened it up and turned the screw counterclockwise, gave the needle a little nudge, then snugged the screw down. It was too tight. Took it apart again and loosened the screw. Now it reads where i begun. ??
Another question: can this meter be hooked up all the time or should i disconnect it when using the radio?

I dont see why ya cant my Dosy stays on all the time I do want to get the triple Dosy though so I can see Modulation wats and swr all at the same time

That would be the cats meow! Lol

[cecil]

Getting back into radio, but keep i keep finding problems. Now i want to raise my antenna too!

[Gunner357]

yeah Im in the same boat after 10 years I just made a homemade antenna it works 1:2 match but i need to raise it higher plus I got 3 outa my 4 cbs working so Im still doing the deeds but to cheap to take them to a shop

[MDYoungblood]

When I first got into radio I got an SWR meter to adjust my antenna system, just recently sold it here on the forum. Now a days you can't beat a analyzer. I like the dual needle type like a Daiwa or similar, digital is nice too.
I do have meters inline just to watch, if I see something not looking right, stop and check it out.
as far as calibrating some meters, it is best to have something to reference it by, a good 50Ω dummy load is nice to have and I built a 75Ω one as well, 50 gives you a 1:1 reading and 75 is 1.5:1, after you reset the needle your should also check the reading.

3's

Greg

[JimboBowie]

You can leave the SWR meter in line, but everything between your radio and your antenna,including the coax and connectors, adds some loss to your signal and the losses all add up. If you're operating barefoot, the aim would be to minimize losses.

[cecil]

Thanks for the help! I’m trying to better my skills here. Maybe I’ll find someone local who can zero my meter correctly.