#234 Digital Watt / SWR Meter Metropwr FX773

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[testbusters]

You seem to have calibrated everything except the FX773 ! There is a calibration menu to fine tune the FX773. It would then mirror the output from your fine-tuned test equipment

[tonyf]

Thank you for the excellent comparison of both meters. :) As for the comment below, why should I have to calibrate the FX773 right out of the box? Is it not calibrated from the factory prior sale and shipping?

[Bass.Player]

Yeah it's Fubar! Peter, where are you located?

[TheRadioShop]

Really a nice looking meter, however looks do not solve the internal issues. Shame that the quality is not as good as the looks. Why they put such small font's is crazy. Thanks for sharing Peter.

[judgejudy]

That ftdx 5000 looks like a nice "big" radio. Nothing turns me on better, than a man with a big radio..lol

[hectorpascal]

IMHO the FX773 screens are far too cluttered with rarely needed infos. Bigger fonts are certainly needed - even if some information must be omitted. The only other option would be to output the screen information to a big computer monitor. However, even if the readability is fixed, unstable and incorrect readings do NOT inspire any confidence in the meter's accuracy.

[CTJRZ]

Like we say here in Portugal “too much straw”. Meaning that the unit has too many information and bad accuracy. Too much toy for my taste.
Thank you Peter for the nice video. 73 Victor

[Chris-hyjy]

I've never seen that meter before but judging by the cluttered screen layout, small font sizes and general lack of attention to detail, I'd say this is just some cheap Chinese meter. Probably uses low resolution ADCs. I'd take the LP500 any day instead of that! 👍

[maurihb]

I totally agree with you: 
NOTHING TO COMPARE with a serious and precise LP-500 or LP-700 !
In italien language we say : " paghi poco e mangi male ".

[marklowe]

While I understand the genuine negative feedback, this should go to the vendor. Give them an opportunity to correct. If they don't show interest in correcting then sure, give them a public wrap. This looks like a very featured unit with great ideas. Just needs to get the accuracy right. Once they do this will be a far better meter than most.

[gfvt]

Watching this video I became more and more convinced that something was very wrong with the design of this unit so I watched another video featuring it. The other unit exhibited the same issues. Not only was the incoming voltage reading fluctuating but also other information on the screen. In the other review the reported temperature varied by over 10c during a 10 minute review. It behaves as though an internal reference voltage is unstable. Unfortunately this is not a prototype, the FX773 is available from a number of outlets here in the UK.
It is quite disturbing to see such a poor product being sold and it begs the question why no-one seems to have noticed that it cannot measure any parameter with reasonable accuracy.
Peter in your video at least the unit displayed the correct date, I suspect that was the only correct information on the entire display. If a manufacturer cannot spot such glaring defects in their products it is probably a relief that they don't make cars or parachutes....

[Joe_KSI]

This definitely is a sharp looking piece of equipment, but I wonder if the FX773 was designed to be a calibrated piece of test equipment or just a high-end relative watt and SWR meter. Nice job in pointing everything out.

[realfoggy]

Have you ever worked on an FT-100D. I have looked at some modifications but haven't touched it in fear of letting out the magic smoke. 73 Thanks for the videos, they are very well made and informative. I worked for a German company in the US and your accent brings back memories of former colleagues.

[davidbrowne]

Hi Peter
Great videos, very helpful,
I also fix radios, I know this meter is not yours,
Did your friend get another one ?
Was there a fix or outcome to this meter,
Thanks Dave 2E0DMB

[johncundiss]

Seems to me the unit spends more time reading the temperature and humidity than it does reading RF power. After that showing of not being accurate and it also drifts, I would not trust the time, temperature or humidity ether.

[iwhex]

Thanks Peter for this interesting video !!!! Have a nice time, 73s Pasquale IW0HEX

[zbyszekpodchmielony]

You are absolutely right! display "sucks" and indications too! thank you Peter - pawn and sub for a long time
Best 73! :-)

[davidshapiro]

TRX, Did you calibrate the FX773 prior to the test?

[RadioWhisperer]

I have to agree Peter for the money they're asking the quality is just not there. The poor user interface and inconsistent readings mean I will never buy one. Their web site is very poor as well. It's a shame as it had potential.

[rasputinputin]

Looks very nice, but I do like my NISSI DG-503. Maybe you can give your thoughts on this unit. I have 2 units and they both read the same. I don't know about calibrating this unit.