SW-102 by Surecom - Digital VHF/UHF SWR & Power Meter Review & Operation 

Thanks for your feedback Bill. As much as I remember, there are two versions online, with and without that plate. Enjoy the new addition to your shack. 73.

Thanks, Vance, I'm happy that it was helpful, good luck!

Thank you Ruben, 73!

Thank you Sir, 73.

Thanks for your feedback, 73.

Thank you for your feedback. This is the one that I bought amzn.to/30dzZFB

Thanks for your feedback Robert, 73!

Thank you for our feedback :) 73, Tamir, N6JJ

Thank you for your feedback! 73!

Thank you, 73.

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I'm very happy that it was informative and helped you. Thanks for your feedback. 73.

re: Ham Radio Did this SWR came with any antenna adapters as seen when you were testing the antenna?

No, it didn't came with the adapters. I needed to use mine. Note that there are two versions of this device, one that comes with PL-259 and the other with N-Type connectors. So if you order it, make sure you order the one that fits to your needs.

re: Ham Radio Oh, I did, only for it to get lost in the mail. haha Hey, do you ever get some loud fluttering on some of the Simplex channels or know what this is? Also, the repeaters seem to cut off randomly and no idea why.

I'm not sure about your question and I think that there is a mix with a different issue. This is not a transciever, only the SWR/Power meter.

Thanks so much for your feedback, Craig. Enjoy the hobby, 73!

Hi John, First, i'm sorry for the late reply as I just now saw you comment. From some reason I didn't see it before. As for your question, that menu feature is to calibrate the meter, if needed. To calibrate, you will need another meter that you trust. That menu option is from -99 to + 99, while each unit equal to 0.1 Khz. I hope it helps, 73.

Hi and thanks for the feedback. I heard from a few people, that they didn't get that ground plate as well. So I can just assume that this depends on the seller. I suggest to email the seller and check that. Please feel free to update here about the status. Thanks and 73.

Yes, it's connected to my radio all the time, even though I'm not turning that on all the time. But when I want to know the status, I'm turning that on and when I'm confident that all is ok, I'm turning that back off. Thanks for your feedback, 73!

There are two types of kits, each with different connector types.

Thanks for your feedback. Testing the antenna without the ground plate should be fine as well, especially if the test is with low power. The results that you will be should be similar to the natural condition where the antenna is connected to the handheld anyway. I believe that they added that piece of metal to isolate the meter itself from RF while testing, especially with high power. I know that there are few models out there, with and without that ground plate, but even if you don't have it, you should be good. 73.

@@reHamRadio Thanks a lot for the answer. 73 from a rookie :)

Hi and thanks for your feedback. Yes, this device is working on batteries (charge by USB). It must be power on to show the details. But, you can still use it when it's off. You don't need to disconnect it from your rig and antenna even if it's not in use.

Hi Jeremiah, reading the double frequency is really weird. Make sure you are testing FM and not digital mode like DMR. If you Google their brand you can find their website with some information.

Btw, is that problem exist on all frequencies? Bands?

Hi, what exactly is the problem that you see? The device has an option for calibration in its menu. Have you tried that? Also, you can always send an email to their support.

I heard about that from a few hams. I guess it depends on the seller. I can just suggest checking what was posted, and cheking that with the seller if needed.

@@reHamRadio Thank you

That Groud Plate part is included in the kit, this is where I bought it from Amazon: amzn.to/30dzZFB

It should be in the bottom of the box if you lift up the plastic. Pretty neat idea the way they put it together!

@@MichaelLaferriere yes, I see that, thanks

When comparing two meters, the tests should be equal. Then, sometimes, a meter needs calibration. Before any decision which meter make more sense, I would check the meters with another antenna, doesn't matter which type. It's just to get a reference that the reads are consistent. I hope it helps.

@@reHamRadio » You're right, of course, and that I did. I did the Retevis 20W whip, which on another meter performed remarkably well. Then I tried the Nagoya NA-771 and the NA-24J. All showed very high VSWRs, Something is wrong. I want to get a Diamond Signal Stick, butt I haven't had the chance to pick one up. Do you know of a good place to pick one up? Thanks for your counsel, sir!

Try on their website, "signal stuff"

If I understand the question, it will not fit for the 27Mhz band, only from 125 to 525 Mhz. I hope it helps.

@@reHamRadio Thanks

Hi Mac, unfortunately no, I haven't upgraded mine yet. I suggest just to email their support team. I'm curious about their answer. Thanks.

@@reHamRadio Hi. I have just got an answer from Surecom. It is very strange to use so weird system. I have the version 2.7 and I saw on YT films for example v 4.5. But mine is almost the newest. :) So this is the answer "Version information of date: VER．3.3-V4.5 (P.C.B. 001) Production on 2016-2017 VER. 5.1 (P.C.B. 001) Production on 2017-2018 VER.2.0 -V2.03 (P.C.B. 002) Production on 2018-2020 VER.2.06-2.08 (P.C.B. 002) Production on 2010-2021 VER,2.4 (P.C.B. 003) Production on 2021-Now The first from : P.C.B. 001 (Old version ) V3.3,V3.8,V4.3, V4.5 can up to V5.1 . P.C.B. 002 V2.02,V2.03,V2.06 ,V2.07 ,V2.08 (Version V2.0 to V2.06 (same V2.07 V2.08)..... , the watt meter refenece is best than V3.3,V3.8,V4.3, V4.5,V5.1 .) P.C.B. 003 V2.4 ~V2.7 (New PCB design for S.W.R.)"

I don't have a comparison with high end equipment, but it's very accurate for a ham station, not for lab tests.

@@reHamRadio Thanks

Unfortunately no, it's from 125 to 525 Mhz