POWER / SWR METER CB Radio 100 Watts w/ 3 Jumper cable - Workman SWR3P & CX-3-PL-PL

I dont believe the frequency range advertised is correct. It is rated up to 150MHz. I couldnt get it to work above 30MHz. And curiously enough the specifications listed in the printed instructions that come with the device dont even mention frequency range. I requested a refund from the seller along with a prepaid postage label to return the device.

I was very pleased with my purchased, real easy to use and was a very good price, recieved very quickly, not much more to say, except if you are looking for a tester to get you up and running quickly, just buy it, it well worth the time and money.

Pros: Metal casing, solid construction, looks nice, performs well. Cons: VERY POOR INSTRUCTIONS for testing field strength, unit doesnt sit level on a table and rocks back & forth each time you touch it. There was a VERY loose nut inside the unit that I had to tighten, NO ILLUMINATION for night time use, cheap jumper cable included. Okay, now here are some tips on making this a better purchase. First, if you want to test field strength, do some research online. All Ive found so far is that this unit uses the Bridge Method to measure Field Strength. Second, while there is no illumination, there is ample room to add it yourself. Simply tape a LED over each meter, u will need to either install a battery inside the unit to power the LEDs or use an external power supply. In either case you will need a toggle switch to turn the lights on/off. Third, if your unit has an uneven bottom like mine, you can mount the unit under a shelf to make it more stable and easier to work the switches. You will have to loosen the nut holding the tiny antenna and lay the antenna horizontal, then re-tighten the nut. With the antenna out of the way, the unit will now sit flush under a shelf. You can remove the outer case, drill a couple holes, then screw the case in place under a shelf, then slide the unit back into the case and secure it with the 2 rear screws. You can also install the unit on top of a shelf by drilling two holes in the bottom plate and getting them snug enuff that the unit doesnt rock back and forth. But this unit looks much better under a shelf as it hides the coax well. I would have given this unit 5 stars but the crappy directions alone are enough to take a star away. Everything else is a manageable annoyance and most problems are easily resolved with some HillBilly engineering. Finally, replace the included jumper cable with a better quality jumper.

The meter is small and is difficult to operate. The sensitivity control is overly sensitive when setting. Two meters, two SWR scales, but dont use the left one ... thats only for power. The instructions didnt include that information. If you need something small to fit in a difficult spot, this is the one. If size isnt a priority check out my review on the Workman HP201S. ... Mark

I first liked the fact of the duel meter, versus the singular for more accuracy, and the size for readable view. and that the additional cord was included , truely a smart choice.

The meters are accurate. The device is low- loss. It is inexpensive. The cable is average. For the price and functions this is a winner.

It was just what I was after

piece of crap. dont waste your money.

This meter was exactly what I needed to be certain that my radio is working. I have decided to leave it permanently hooked up to the radio, I used to wonder if my radio was working since at times there is little radio traffic. The best part was that the jumper cable is included, I purchase from Amazon not only because of great prices but also the convenience of having what I need all in one place.

This is a piece of junk. I wish I could be more expressive, but those words arent allowed on Amazon reviews. If you like struggling for hours trying to tune your antenna and then in the end, not being able to have any confidence in the SWR readings you got, then this unit is for you. Both meters lack the low friction bearings that one would find in a affordable SWR meter from say, Radio Shack. This manufacturing shortcut that saved maybe 25 cents makes them very sticky and utterly unreliable. The case is made well enough and I cant find fault with the connectors, coax, adjustment knob, etc. You cant expect silver plating at this price point. In my case, BOTH meters do not return to zero after reading anything above 3/4 scale. You have to tap them with a finger to get them to return to zero. Being the cheap, Chinese junk that they are, there are no zero adjustments on the meter face itself. The shortcuts dontt stop there. They seem to be friction fit into the housing because just handling this unit, if you put any finger pressure on the flimsy meters, they feel as if they want to cave into the unit. Learn from my mistake. My advice for any of you seriously considering this unit or anything else made by this manufacturer: Google Radio Shack 21-534. Youre not going to escape the Made in China quality lottery at this price point, but at least youll have something that works remarkably well for the price.