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Astatic PDC1 SWR & Power Meter "Full Kit" (CB/10m)
Astatic PDC1 SWR & Power Meter "Full Kit" (CB/10m)
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This is the perfect "first-timer" kit for setting up your CB or 10-Metre ham radio. The Astatic PDC1 is a compact, accurate meter that measures SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) and RF power, the two most critical things you need to check for a healthy antenna system.
Its "Full Kit" design means you get everything you need in one box. There's no frustration, no missing parts, and no need to place a second order. This kit includes the meter, a 30W dummy load (for testing your radio's power), and the short PL259 jumper cable (for connecting the meter to your radio). It's the ideal, all-in-one solution for any new operator.
💡 Why You Need the "Full Kit"
New operators often discover that an SWR meter can't be used by itself. This kit solves that problem and gives you two essential diagnostic tools:
- 3-Foot Jumper Cable: You need a short cable to connect your radio's output (SO-239) to the meter's input. This kit includes the perfect 3-foot PL259-to-PL259 cable.
- 30W Dummy Load: This is a "fake" antenna. It lets you test your radio's true power output (wattage) *without* transmitting a signal over the air. It's a critical tool for diagnosing a "weak" radio.
Key Features
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Complete 3-in-1 Kit: Includes SWR/Watt Meter, 30W Dummy Load, and a 3-foot PL259 Jumper Cable. Everything you need to get started.
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Two Selectable Power Ranges: Features a 0-10W scale (perfect for low power and AM) and a 0-100W scale (for 100W radios).
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Designed for CB & 10-Metres: Calibrated for the 24-30 MHz frequency range, providing accurate readings for 11m (CB) and 10m (Ham) bands.
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Measures SWR & RF Power: Gives you the two most important measurements to protect your radio and ensure your antenna is performing perfectly.
What's In The Box
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1x Astatic PDC1 SWR/Power Meter
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1x 30W Dummy Load (PL259)L
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1x 3-Foot RG58 Jumper Cable (PL259 to PL259)
Technical Specifications
| Model | Astatic PDC1 |
|---|---|
| Measures | SWR / RF Power (Watts) |
| Frequency Range | 24 - 30 MHz |
| Bands Covered | 11m (CB), 10m |
| Power Ranges | 0-10 Watts / 0-100 Watts |
| Dummy Load Rating | 30 Watts |
| Impedance | 50Ω |
| Connectors | SO-239 (UHF-Female) x2 (TX/ANT) |
Description
This is the perfect "first-timer" kit for setting up your CB or 10-Metre ham radio. The Astatic PDC1 is a compact, accurate meter that measures SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) and RF power, the two most critical things you need to check for a healthy antenna system.
Its "Full Kit" design means you get everything you need in one box. There's no frustration, no missing parts, and no need to place a second order. This kit includes the meter, a 30W dummy load (for testing your radio's power), and the short PL259 jumper cable (for connecting the meter to your radio). It's the ideal, all-in-one solution for any new operator.
💡 Why You Need the "Full Kit"
New operators often discover that an SWR meter can't be used by itself. This kit solves that problem and gives you two essential diagnostic tools:
- 3-Foot Jumper Cable: You need a short cable to connect your radio's output (SO-239) to the meter's input. This kit includes the perfect 3-foot PL259-to-PL259 cable.
- 30W Dummy Load: This is a "fake" antenna. It lets you test your radio's true power output (wattage) *without* transmitting a signal over the air. It's a critical tool for diagnosing a "weak" radio.
Key Features
-
✅
Complete 3-in-1 Kit: Includes SWR/Watt Meter, 30W Dummy Load, and a 3-foot PL259 Jumper Cable. Everything you need to get started.
-
📈
Two Selectable Power Ranges: Features a 0-10W scale (perfect for low power and AM) and a 0-100W scale (for 100W radios).
-
📡
Designed for CB & 10-Metres: Calibrated for the 24-30 MHz frequency range, providing accurate readings for 11m (CB) and 10m (Ham) bands.
-
🎯
Measures SWR & RF Power: Gives you the two most important measurements to protect your radio and ensure your antenna is performing perfectly.
What's In The Box
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📦
1x Astatic PDC1 SWR/Power Meter
-
⚡
1x 30W Dummy Load (PL259)L
-
🔌
1x 3-Foot RG58 Jumper Cable (PL259 to PL259)
Technical Specifications
| Model | Astatic PDC1 |
|---|---|
| Measures | SWR / RF Power (Watts) |
| Frequency Range | 24 - 30 MHz |
| Bands Covered | 11m (CB), 10m |
| Power Ranges | 0-10 Watts / 0-100 Watts |
| Dummy Load Rating | 30 Watts |
| Impedance | 50Ω |
| Connectors | SO-239 (UHF-Female) x2 (TX/ANT) |
Did the job swell and amateur ready I did it first time no issue tuning.
Great product. As described.
Not the best, but works great!
Works exactly as described. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good tuner.
BUEN EQUIPO POR EL PRECIO IDEAL PARA SALIR DE EXCUCION CON UN QRP
works well for my pota set up and a Icom 7300
works extremely easy helped tune my styker antanna with easy
Unfortunately, I did not read the fine print at the bottom of the description. If I had, I would have seen this is only for CB frequencies. Does not work for HAM bands
Works like it should. Allowed me to tune my antenna to 1:1. It doesn't come with a jumper cable so make sure you buy one. I got a one foot which worked but I should've gotten a two foot for the convenience.
Documentation should be clearer. This os not foe Ham radio, it is for CB radios only.
Worked like a champ! Like the size, easy to read, good sensitivity, just what we needed!
for those of us still running CB's and setting up antennas correctly this is a needed tool
Working as expected. Price is fair. Known brand and serves its purpose.
Works good
Instructions not exactly clear, they can do better, so not 5 stars. No mention of Field Strength measurement How To. Longevity remains to be seen. At times, didn't closely agree with my built in CB SWR meter with the CB meter showing low SWR and Astatic showing high. Keying the mic tripped the transmit warning light, so obviously the Astatic won those truth battles.
This meter is of average construction, it’s like most other cheap meters, it’s enough to get you by. Unsure if it’s accuracy as I purchased this for my sons mobile setup and have not used it personally. My son says it is working properly, it was used to tune his lil wil antenna running a Uniden 76. Overall I would purchase again.
I have a CB in my truck that used to work when it seemed the weather was right and only if it had a mind to. Well I bought this to calibrate a falling to my antennae on the truck roof and can reach anyone in my county and the next one over even in rough terrain. NOot was not the CB, it was not tuned and calibrated to the antennae nor was it done on CB INSTALLat the expensive local specialty shop for automotive electronics. A me CB is what they recommended . ) that would have been $300.00! Instead for$25.00 I got it all squared away. Recommend it highly and my friends that had the same problems do to!!
This worked with swr's pretty well from 140mhz up to 448mhz although it says in the manual not to go past 146mhz. But it worked in 70cm no problem. And it seemed to be within .1-.2 of my digital meter and my pdc2. But it couldn't read power. I haven't tried it with 10-12m yet. But with 2m and 70cm, it would just peg the meter on power every time I tried it. Even on the 100w scale. So something doesn't work. I will eventually try in on 10-12m and see if power works correctly there. But it definitely did not work on the other two bands.
Purchased this meter to tune a Midland CB radio with its external antenna. The included instructions were not helpful so I found the following steps after Googling:To Calibrate and Check SWR using the PDC1 meter:1) Set radio on channel 12) Set meter to 10W FWD3) Set meter to SWR4) Key microphone and turn calibration dial until meter needle goes over to SET5) Set meter to 100W REF6) Record SWR reading7) Repeat steps 2-6 on channel 40Be sure to follow the instructions to calibrate the meter. I was able to achieve slightly less than 1.5 SWR on channels 1 and 40. When I test on channel 19, the reading is even lower.The only drawback is that the meter does not include the patch cable needed to connect the CB radio to the meter. They are available on Amazon for less than $10.
I wanted a small wattmeter and SWR bridge for portable ham operations. This unit arrived quickly and seemed nicely built (especially at the low price). The SWR function was fine, but the two power ranges were both mis-calibrated. Both the 10 and 100 watt ranges showed about 7 watts when being driven with 10 watts. I confirmed this with my Bird 43 and an MFJ ham wattmeter. With all three meters in series, the Bird 43 and the MFJ showed the expected 10 watts, but the Astatic showed 7 watts.. Fortunately, it was easy to correct this: two screws on the sides to remove the top cover and I had access to the calibration pots for the two ranges. Set them to show the 10 watts as indicated on other meters and and now I can use the Astatic when portable.
Haven’t had it long enough to put it the test.
