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What should you consider when choosing an accessory SWR meter?

The frequency and power level it will measure.

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  1. How far it will sit from the antenna
  2. The frequency and power level it will measure ✔
  3. The highest SWR you expect on the line

Why: SWR meters are made for certain frequency ranges and power levels. A meter built for HF may not read correctly on UHF or at higher power.

Huh, didn't know that: An SWR meter usually goes in the feed line between the transmitter and the antenna.

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Why did the SWR meter go to the gym? To get better at handling power.
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Answer: The frequency and power level it will measure. SWR meters are made for certain frequency ranges and power levels. A meter built for HF may not read correctly on UHF or at higher power.

  1. HamStudy 2026 Technician pool, T4A02 hamstudy.org/browse/E2_2026/T4A
    The frequency and power level at which the measurements will be made
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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