Old single knob swr/power meter ????

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Billybob
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Hiya guys,

I've come across an old Oscar 171-B SWR/Power meter.

It is a twin meter left meter being the power reading meter, and the right meter showing the SWR.
Between the two meters is a single knob with 0 TO 10 increments, and thats all! no FWD/REF switch! :?

On the back are the standard pl259 sockets for ANT and TX, :|

Could any body tell me how you would use these type of test meters?

Im Fine with the standard type of SWR Meter with the REF/FWD switch, but unsure with single knob type.
So any info on how to use this type of meter would most helpfull :? :?

Thanks in advance guys..
Billy..* :D
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simply turn the power needle up to the full extent of the meter and read the swr off the other side

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Billybob
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IS it really that simple! :roll:

Looking at it now, there is a 'SET' point on the far right of the power meter.

So key up, ajust the needle to the set point, read the SWR on the other meter.

Think I can manage that. "Who said men cant multi task." :wink: :wink:

Thanks again Stampman *King*
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