The Telewave meters are fine for relative radio service readings like
reflected power and relative forward power. The intermittent switch can
be replaced or treated with Caig Labs DeOxit to help that problem.

It's hard to make a non linear, broad band calibrated meter within 5%
for the price they bring it home (sell it). .

If you stayed under 500 MHz and didn't want to soak up the high cost of a
Bird and all its slugs, the meter's a good deal and a real work horse.

It's a tool and should be used as such once you get to know how well it
operates. I don't use my Bird Meters for calibrated power measurements
anyway. They're not a rocket science device... two same type slugs always
seem to read a little different.

95% of the time you're looking a relative values just related to forward
and reflected power.

cheers,
skipp
www.radiowrench.com/sonic

Hey... thanks for the reply.
By the way... I was out at your web site poking around. Very nice,
learned a few things. Not a tube man, but I see you are!

Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com

OK... thanks for your feedback Skipp.
Oh, by the way I enjoyed your web site.

Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com

Skipp,

Thanks for your input...

Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com

Have been using my Telewave for a week or so... it's really a nice
meter for the money. I wouldn't waste my money for a slug type Bird or
equivalent... since I don't do anything above 200MHz. The 150W load is
also very good quality and rivals some very expensive Weinschel units
I've used in the past. Skipp, you were absolutely right about Telewave.

Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com