Welcome to the LP-100 Group. This Group will replace the periodic emails I have been sending. The last email bulletin will be today, announcing this Group. ...
I posted the LP-100 VCP, LP-100_ver103 firmware and Manual version 6h today. The VCP is a beta, but should be pretty solid. It requires installation of...
Larry, this is a really good idea. I was going to mention it, but didn't know if you wanted to mess with it. Hello to everyone on the list. My name is Stan and...
Hi Larry, many thanks for this good idea. Just want to introduce myself to the group and say 'hello world' to everybody. This is an outstandingly interesting...
Hello, I am a new subscriber and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my wattmeter. According to Larry, message, it won't be too much longer. I am anxious to...
Hello everyone. Looking forward to hearing how you like the LP-100 and any tips you might have. See my station and meter on Larry's user group page. 73, Hank...
Hi, I am Dave, G3UEG, I received my meter about a week ago and have already found it useful and informative. I have learnt a lot about both my home antenna,...
I am getting a run time error of 53 and a message that a file is missing when I run the VCP program with the new version of the software. Anyone had this...
I recieved my meter earlier this week. I have not had time to work on it yet. My wife and I are moving back to her family farm in Worland, WY and will be...
I have posted manual revision 6i. Since the manual will be undergoing refinements over the next couple of weeks, I recommend you look it over on the website,...
I am finding that with the new software (1.0.3) under band calibration the wattmeter will indicate 10, 12, 15, 20 and 30 meters when doing the fine tuning, but...
I don't know about this problem... but Bill, N2BC reported a bug with 1.0.3 that was causing the autoranging of the bargraph to not work properly. It was a...
Revision 6j is uploaded to the manual link. It incorporates a few fixes to address errors found by builders, and some suggestions as well. Larry N8LP...
I have just uploaded another change to the manual, rev 6k. My formula for phase delay calculation for a delay line had an incorrect grouping of terms. I...
Finished assembling the LP-100 and started the calibration (no, I haven't installed the latest firmware). Unfortunately, several of the readings were very...
Are you using a good solid CW carrier for the power measurements? It the carrier has any noise on it, the digital meter will see it, while the Bird will not. ...
Install the new firmware Mike (ver. 1.0.4), and then email me with the results. We can compare things at that point. Larry N8LP ... [Non-text portions of this...
Something just occurred to me Mike. Did you add the jumper from U4 pin 7 to pin 8? It's covered on pages 7 and 9 of the manual in the red comments. If you did,...
Can't get V1.04 installed. Keep getting the request to Reset the Controller. Followed the directions of recycling the power and again clicking on Program...
I had the same experience, Mike. I finally figured out that the "auto detect" baud rate was not working for me. I selected 19200 and went in on my com-port and...
Hello Stan, Thanks, your suggestion solved the download problem. Got V1.04 downloaded into the LP-100. ... 73, Mike, K4GMH [Non-text portions of this message...
Hello Larry, Got V1.04 loaded into the LP-100 and verified on the splash screen. That's the good news. Now the SWR is reading >9 and the power is <0.1 W when...
Mike, do you have your BNC cables connected to the right ports? Current to Current...Voltage to Voltage???? I know it's a silly question, but you never know....
Hello Stan, Yes they are. One of the first things checked. Always good to have the obvious confirmed though. Thanks ... 73, Mike, K4GMH [Non-text portions of...
Hi everyone! I too am a new subscriber and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my wattmeter. I placed the order for it in March, and have been doing my best...
I am still having problems using HyperTerminal to connect to my LP100. Has anyone used this program to access their LP-100. I am using Windows XP Pro, and...
Arnie, I still haven't gotten my unit and looking at Larry's June 13 update on his website, he should be shipping the last units really soon. That is unless...
Hi Hank. I'll check out HT after supper. I use a nifty little program called, oddly enough... Terminal. It's MUCH better than HT. I'll send you a copy later...
