RW> Don't think that this doesn't happen to the best swr meters.
 RW> My Bird 43 experiences this as well.  Just for grins, insert
 RW> the meter between the feedline and the antenna, then between
 RW> the radio and the feedline. Let us know what the different
 RW> readings are.
SWR is actually supposed to be measured at the antenna.  A small signal 
source incjected into the INPUT source of the meter, at the desired frequency 
will allow instantaneous tuning.
Placing the SWR bridge between the radio and say an amplifier will allow you 
to adjust the input impedance of the amp (if homebrewing an amp)
 RW> ... It's not bass unless you can feel it!
Bass is meant to be felt, not heard!
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73 = Best Regards                ka5thb@bigfoot.com
-Jeff KA5THB
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