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Review on πŸ“‘ Youmei RS-70 Digital SWR/Watt Meter for Two-Way Radio - High Frequency Range 1.6-60MHz, Power Capacity 200W by Juan Anderson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

This is a valuable tool. Not the ultimate tool.

Digital SWR/Wattmeter is very useful, but its accuracy is questionable. I've had this since January and use it as a guide with other radio and autotuner methods to confirm readings. The battery makes it portable for short trips away from a USB power source, but they don't last long. There was a problem using a USB power adapter. The fragile micro USB connector is broken. My device was securely fastened with Velcro. The attachment of it and the power cable was stable. However, one day it stopped working. I wiggled the USB cable a bit and it only worked if the micro connector orientation was slightly skewed. Using a different USB cable caused the same problem. The USB port has failed. Later, a socket frame with a plug came out. My solution: Firmly connect the power supply to the battery cables. Now it works fine. The hard wire fixation is somewhat permanent thanks to the drilled hole and hot glue on the battery plate, but it can still be carried with a USB backup battery. Save me the hassle of sending it back.

Pros
  • Powered by two AAA batteries or external USB port
Cons
  • Not everything fits